Respiratory Therapist

Northshore Home Health Care; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in the Midwest seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to assess patients, manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions, and deliver ventilator support in home-based settings.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, perform diagnostics, educate patients and families, and participate in urgent care coordination while upholding compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with ventilator and non-invasive ventilation management.
• Competence in respiratory diagnostics and therapeutic intervention delivery.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to compassion, diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Operate and manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation.
• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results to guide care.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and respiratory treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Support rapid-response situations and contribute to urgent care coordination.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Diagnostics

Communication

Compassion & learning

Job description

provides high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in Midwest-based facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Operate and manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation
• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results to guide care
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and respiratory treatments
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Support rapid-response situations and contribute to urgent care coordination
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with ventilator and non-invasive ventilation management
• Competence in respiratory diagnostics and therapeutic intervention delivery
• Effective communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to compassion, diversity, innovation, and continuous learning