Respiratory Therapist

Proforma Health Inc; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to deliver compassionate respiratory care in acute and critical care settings. The role emphasizes assessing patient needs, administering therapies, ventilator management, and education for patients and families.

Excellent communication and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff are essential, along with strict adherence to safety protocols and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Active respiratory therapy certification is required.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills are expected.
• Proficiency in ventilator management and patient monitoring.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education abilities are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based healthcare environment.
• Commitment to safety, infection prevention, and thorough documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory care needs.
• Perform diagnostic testing and administer respiratory therapies.
• Manage and monitor ventilators and related respiratory equipment.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow safety and infection-control standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Active certification

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate, high-quality respiratory care in acute and critical care settings.

Key Duties

• Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory care needs
• Perform diagnostic testing and administer respiratory therapies
• Manage and monitor ventilators and related respiratory equipment
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and care plans
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow safety and infection-control standards
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications & Skills

• Active respiratory therapy certification
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills
• Proficiency in ventilator management and patient monitoring
• Excellent communication and patient/family education abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based healthcare environment
• Commitment to safety, infection prevention, and thorough documentation