Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (PRN CRT) to provide high-quality respiratory therapy on an as-needed basis in a Texas setting. You will assess patients, operate and troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to tailor treatments.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• CRT credential/qualification in respiratory care.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and sound critical thinking.
• Proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment and related procedures.
• Ability to perform reliably under pressure and prioritize patient safety.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and determine appropriate care interventions.
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment and technologies.
• Respond promptly and effectively to clinical changes and critical situations.
• Deliver respiratory therapy treatments in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team.
• Support compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Skills

CRT credential

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Equipment proficiency

Patient safety

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Ventilators

Monitors

Nebulizers

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner (PRN CRT) provides high-quality respiratory therapy on an as-needed basis, using advanced technology to tailor treatments to individual patient needs and support optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and determine appropriate care interventions.
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment and technologies.
• Respond promptly and effectively to clinical changes and critical situations.
• Deliver respiratory therapy treatments in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team.
• Support compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• CRT credential/qualification in respiratory care.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and sound critical thinking.
• Proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment and related procedures.
• Ability to perform reliably under pressure and prioritize patient safety.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.