Respiratory Therapist

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in an acute care setting. You will perform respiratory assessments, manage ventilators and oxygen therapies, and respond promptly to respiratory emergencies.

You will interpret ABGs, collaborate with physicians and nurses, maintain accurate EMR documentation, and participate as part of an interdisciplinary team to support clinical decision-making.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care and ABG interpretation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Detail-oriented with accurate EMR documentation.
• Compassionate, integrity-driven approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct respiratory assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Operate and manage ventilators.
• Deliver and adjust oxygen therapies per clinical needs.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.
• Interpret ABGs and communicate findings to the care team.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Skills

ABG interpretation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Tools

EMR system

Ventilator management

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Provide compassionate, patient-centered respiratory care in an acute care setting. Perform respiratory assessments, manage ventilators and oxygen therapies, and respond promptly to respiratory emergencies. Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to support clinical decision-making.

Key Duties

• Conduct respiratory assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Operate and manage ventilators.
• Deliver and adjust oxygen therapies per clinical needs.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.
• Interpret ABGs and communicate findings to the care team.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care and ABG interpretation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Detail-oriented with accurate EMR documentation.
• Compassionate, integrity-driven approach to patient care.