Respiratory Therapist

Northshore Home Health Care; Delaware (OH); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in a home health setting. You will administer oxygen and ventilator support, perform diagnostic tests, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop care plans.

The role emphasizes patient education, thorough documentation, and strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols, ensuring high-quality, in-home respiratory care.

Formación

• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care, effective assessment and monitoring, and accurate documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Assess respiratory status, develop and implement care interventions, and monitor patient response
• Provide oxygen and ventilator support, including related respiratory therapies
• Perform and assist with diagnostic testing to evaluate cardiopulmonary conditions
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to support care plans
• Educate patients and families on equipment and therapies
• Document patient care accurately and maintain complete clinical records
• Follow safety, infection control, and clinical protocols

Conocimientos

Clinical respiratory care

Patient assessment

Ventilator therapies

Oxygen therapy

Patient education

Documentation

Infection prevention

Descripción del empleo

provides high-quality respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The role focuses on assessing, treating, and monitoring patients, administering oxygen and ventilator support, and performing diagnostic tests.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status, develop and implement care interventions, and monitor patient response
• Provide oxygen and ventilator support, including related respiratory therapies
• Perform and assist with diagnostic testing to evaluate cardiopulmonary conditions
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to support care plans
• Educate patients and families on equipment and therapies
• Document patient care accurately and maintain complete clinical records
• Follow safety, infection control, and clinical protocols

Qualifications & skills:

Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care, effective patient assessment and monitoring, proficiency with oxygen/ventilator-related therapies and diagnostics, clear communication for patient education, and accurate documentation with a focus on safety and infection prevention.