Acute Care Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions in a community setting. The role involves managing ventilators and non-invasive support, performing ABGs, and responding to emergencies.

The position requires certification in respiratory therapy, strong clinical skills, and the ability to educate patients and families while contributing to safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certification and licensure in respiratory therapy.
• Strong clinical skills in respiratory care and emergency response.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, community-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions.
• Manage ventilators and non-invasive respiratory support.
• Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) and diagnostic tests.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Contribute to safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and their families on respiratory health.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and clinical competence.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Respiratory Therapist certification

Job description

Role:

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions
• Manage ventilators and non-invasive respiratory support
• Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) and diagnostic tests
• Respond to emergency situations
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care
• Contribute to safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Educate patients and their families on respiratory health
• Maintain ongoing professional development and clinical competence

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions
• Manage ventilators and non-invasive respiratory support
• Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) and diagnostic tests
• Respond to emergency situations
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care
• Contribute to safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Educate patients and their families on respiratory health
• Maintain ongoing professional development and clinical competence

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant certification and licensure in respiratory therapy
• Strong clinical skills in respiratory care and emergency response
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, community-focused environment
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning