Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Albany, NY seeks a respiratory therapist to provide cardiopulmonary services under physician direction. The role focuses on patient-centered therapy, accurate documentation, and teamwork with medical staff.

Responsibilities include performing therapies and diagnostics, assessing patients, and communicating findings clearly. Proficiency with EMR, strict confidentiality, and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and cardiopulmonary assessment.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and therapy procedures safely and effectively.
• Competence with electronic medical record documentation.
• Ability to follow physician instructions and communicate clinical information clearly.
• Commitment to confidentiality, patient safety, and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient respiratory therapy procedures and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.
• Perform patient assessments and report findings according to physician direction.
• Follow physician orders and document care accurately.
• Use electronic medical records to record treatments, results, and observations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional standards.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Diagnostics

EMR documentation

Clinical communication

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Provide respiratory therapy services and perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures under the direction of a licensed physician.

Key duties

• Conduct patient respiratory therapy procedures and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.
• Perform patient assessments and report findings according to physician direction.
• Follow physician orders and document care accurately.
• Use electronic medical records to record treatments, results, and observations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional standards.

Required Qualifications/skills

• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and cardiopulmonary assessment.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and therapy procedures safely and effectively.
• Competence with electronic medical record documentation.
• Ability to follow physician instructions and communicate clinical information clearly.
• Commitment to confidentiality, patient safety, and professional conduct.