Respiratory Therapist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality cardiopulmonary care in a healthcare setting. duties include assessing patients respiratory needs, planning and administering therapies such as oxygen delivery, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management across diverse populations.

The role collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to optimize treatment plans, educates patients and families, and adheres to infection control and safety

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and respiratory therapy skills
• Ability to manage ventilator care and complex respiratory interventions
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient education, safety, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory needs and plan therapies
• Perform ABGs and spirometry
• Monitor patient response and adjust care
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to optimize treatment
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and plans
• Maintain infection control and safety standards
• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the EMR

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist

to provide high-quality cardiopulmonary care within a Healthcare & Medical Services setting. Duties include assessing patients’ respiratory needs, planning and administering therapies such as oxygen delivery, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management across diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures including ABGs and spirometry
• Monitor patient response to therapies and adjust care as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to optimize treatment plans
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans
• Maintain strict infection control and safety standards
• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the EMR

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and respiratory therapy skills
• Ability to manage ventilator care and complex respiratory interventions
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient education, safety, and regulatory compliance