Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Assistant

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care for neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients in an acute-care setting. You will perform comprehensive assessments, manage ventilators, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, timely emergency response, and coordination of care plans with physicians and nurses to promote continuity of

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pediatric respiratory care and acute-care protocols.
• Ability to manage advanced respiratory equipment safely and effectively.
• Excellent clinical judgment and calm, responsive decision-making in emergencies.
• Effective communication and empathy for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and monitor patient status.
• Manage ventilators and administer oxygen and other respiratory therapies.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and make timely, clinically sound decisions.
• Provide patient and family education to support understanding and care continuity.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other team members to coordinate care plans.

Skills

Pediatric respiratory care

Acute-care protocols

Ventilator management

Clinical judgment under pressure

Clear communication with families

Job description

Role Summary:

Provide compassionate, evidence-based respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients in an acute-care setting. Deliver high-quality assessment and treatment while partnering with a multidisciplinary team committed to patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and monitor patient status.
• Manage ventilators and administer oxygen and other respiratory therapies.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and make timely, clinically sound decisions.
• Provide patient and family education to support understanding and care continuity.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other team members to coordinate care plans.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of pediatric respiratory care and acute-care protocols.
• Ability to manage advanced respiratory equipment safely and effectively.
• Excellent clinical judgment and calm, responsive decision-making in emergencies.
• Effective communication and empathy for patients and families.
• Commitment to compassion, integrity, and excellence in care delivery.