Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on/relocation bonuses

Shift differentials

Career ladder program

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, improving outcomes and quality of life. The role involves night shifts in a supportive healthcare setting with ventilator management, advanced airway care, and NICU support.

Candidates should have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC credential, and a Respiratory Care Practitioner license, plus BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred and critical care

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• NBRC credential is required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS/PALS preferred; critical care experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced airway care and manage ventilators.
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures and monitor high-frequency ventilators.
• Deliver surfactant and nitric oxide when indicated; support high-risk deliveries in NICU.
• Optional duties include patient transport, intubation, and backup roles.

Skills

ACLS/PALS preferred

Critical care experience

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC credential

Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic charting systems

Job description

Role Overview:

A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform advanced airway care, manage ventilators, assist with bronchoscopy procedures, monitor high-frequency ventilators, deliver surfactant and nitric oxide, and support high-risk deliveries in NICU. Optional duties include transport, intubation, and backup roles.

Qualifications & Skills:

Require an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC credential, Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and BLS certification. ACLS/PALS preferred; critical care experience advantageous.

Benefits & Growth:

• Opportunities for career development, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, sign-on/relocation bonuses, shift differentials, and a career ladder program.

Work Environment:

Night shifts in a supportive healthcare setting utilizing electronic charting systems, with a focus on patient safety and professional growth.