Respiratory Therapist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I or II to join our clinical team in Burlington, Vermont. You will provide evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patient populations, assess and monitor cardiopulmonary conditions, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

This role emphasizes patient and family education, ventilator and oxygen therapy management, and participation in quality improvement in a learning-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care techniques and equipment.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patient populations.
• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Manage ventilators and oxygen therapy.
• Perform diagnostic tests and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support patient and family education.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research-informed practices in a learning-focused environment.

Skills

Respiratory care techniques

Equipment handling

Collaborative skills

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Job description

Role

Respiratory Therapist I or II

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patient populations
• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions
• Manage ventilators and oxygen therapy
• Perform diagnostic tests and respond to respiratory emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Support patient and family education
• Contribute to quality improvement and research-informed practices in a learning-focused environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of respiratory care techniques and equipment
• Strong collaborative and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning