Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist specializing in neonatal intensive care to support NICU patients. You will perform advanced respiratory assessments, manage neonatal ventilators and oxygen therapy, and assist with high-risk deliveries and resuscitations.

Collaborating with neonatologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, you will deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care while maintaining compassionate support for vulnerable

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of neonatal respiratory care techniques and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Compassionate approach to patient care, especially for vulnerable neonates.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced respiratory assessments for NICU patients.
• Manage neonatal ventilators and oxygen therapy.
• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitations.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Skills

Neonatal respiratory care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment & decision-making

Compassionate patient care

Job description

Role: Respiratory Therapist specializing in neonatal intensive care.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced respiratory assessments for NICU patients.
• Manage neonatal ventilators and oxygen therapy.
• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitations.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong knowledge of neonatal respiratory care techniques and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Compassionate approach to patient care, especially for vulnerable neonates.