Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Ardmore (OK); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Ardmore, OK is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide on-site respiratory care in acute and critical settings. You will assess status, develop care plans, and deliver interventions including ventilator management and ABG analysis.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach. You will document care in the EMR and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure safe,

Qualifikationen

• Must have current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Strong clinical judgment in acute/critical care settings.
• Proficient in ventilator management and ABG analysis.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate patients and implement respiratory therapies.
• Manage ventilator care and oxygenation/ventilation needs.
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) tests.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and escalate concerns as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Document assessments and treatments in the EMR.

Kenntnisse

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Acute care

Critical care

Effective communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

RRT credential

Jobbeschreibung

Registered Respiratory Therapist (On-Site)

Provide compassionate, patient-centered respiratory care in acute and critical care settings. You will assess patient respiratory status, develop care plans, and deliver interventions including ventilator management, ABG analysis, and emergency response.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and implement appropriate respiratory therapies
• Manage ventilator care and support oxygenation/ventilation needs
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) tests
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and elevate concerns appropriately
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans
• Document assessments and treatments in the EMR

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
• Strong clinical judgment in acute and critical care
• Proficiency in ventilator management and ABG analysis
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach and commitment to safety