Respiratory Therapist

Azza HealthCare Agency; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality care to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in diverse clinical settings. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients, administer oxygen and ventilator support as part of the care team.

You will educate patients and families, document assessments and outcomes accurately, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize treatment plans in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing respiratory assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Ability to administer oxygen and other respiratory therapies.
• Strong documentation practices and adherence to protocols.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct respiratory assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer oxygen, aerosol, and other respiratory therapies.
• Operate and manage ventilator support.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic respiratory tests.
• Follow evidence-based clinical protocols.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families.
• Maintain precise, timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Ventilator therapy competency

Diagnostic testing ability

Excellent communication

Documentation accuracy

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Provide high-quality respiratory care to patients in varied clinical settings. Assess, treat, and monitor individuals with cardiopulmonary disorders, administering oxygen and aerosol therapies and managing ventilators. Perform diagnostic tests and use evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, effective care.

Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and the care team to coordinate treatment. Educate patients and families on respiratory care needs and procedures. Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Key Duties

• Conduct respiratory assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Administer oxygen, aerosol, and other respiratory therapies
• Operate and manage ventilator support
• Perform and interpret diagnostic respiratory tests
• Follow evidence-based clinical protocols
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families
• Maintain precise, timely clinical documentation

Qualifications/Skills

• Strong cardiopulmonary assessment and treatment skills
• Competency with ventilators and respiratory therapies
• Ability to perform diagnostic testing
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Detail-oriented documentation and adherence to protocols
• Compassionate, team-focused mindset