Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Ocala, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform patient assessments, administer respiratory treatments, and manage ventilators in a patient-centered environment.

You will respond to emergencies, interpret ABGs, support physicians with care plans, and educate patients and families about respiratory conditions. This role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, administer respiratory treatments, and manage ventilators.
• Respond to emergencies and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Support physicians with developing and implementing care plans.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and treatments.

Skills

RRT Certification

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Role

Respiratory Therapist RRT

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, administer respiratory treatments, and manage ventilators.
• Respond to emergencies and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Support physicians with developing and implementing care plans.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and treatments.

Qualifications And Skills

• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Join a patient-centered, team-oriented environment that fosters continuous learning and professional development, with opportunities to positively impact patient outcomes across a leading healthcare network.