Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Burlington (VT); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Burlington, VT seeks a Respiratory Therapist I/II to provide evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patient populations. Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.

You will manage ventilators, deliver oxygen therapy, perform diagnostic tests, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other specialists.

Qualificações

• Competence in assessment, treatment, monitoring, and emergency response for cardiopulmonary patients.
• Proficiency managing ventilation systems and oxygen therapy.
• Ability to conduct and support diagnostic testing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary care.
• Patient- and family-centered education skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.

Responsabilidades

• Manage ventilators and deliver oxygen therapy.
• Perform diagnostic tests and interpret respiratory status.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and stabilize patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary specialists.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care needs.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and research-informed practice.
• Contribute to a learning-focused, inclusive care environment.

Conhecimentos

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Ventilation management

Oxygen therapy

Diagnostic testing

Emergency response

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Family education

Evidence-based practice

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Respiratory Therapist I/II

Provide evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patient populations. Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.

Key Duties

• Manage ventilators and deliver oxygen therapy
• Perform diagnostic tests and interpret respiratory status
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and stabilize patients
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary specialists
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care needs
• Support quality improvement initiatives and research-informed practice
• Contribute to a learning-focused, inclusive care environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Competence in assessment, treatment, monitoring, and emergency response for cardiopulmonary patients
• Proficiency managing ventilation systems and oxygen therapy
• Ability to conduct and support diagnostic testing
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary care
• Patient- and family-centered education skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice