Respiratory Therapist

Northshore Home Health Care; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care in acute and critical settings. You will assess, administer therapies, and manage ventilator support while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective outcomes.

Responsibilities include responding to respiratory emergencies, educating patients and families, and promoting evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement in a

Qualifications

• RRT credentials required.
• Strong clinical judgment in acute/critical care.
• Ventilator/airway management competency.
• Excellent communication and patient education.
• Team-based, patient-focused collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and determine interventions.
• Administer therapies and manage mechanical/ventilator support.
• Respond rapidly to respiratory emergencies.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.
• Support evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Skills

RRT credentials

Critical care

Ventilator support

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Provide high-quality respiratory care in acute and critical settings, delivering patient-centered treatment through assessment, therapy administration, and ventilator management. Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to support safe, effective outcomes.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Provide high-quality respiratory care in acute and critical settings, delivering patient-centered treatment through assessment, therapy administration, and ventilator management. Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to support safe, effective outcomes.

Key Duties

• Perform respiratory assessments and determine appropriate interventions
• Administer respiratory therapies and manage mechanical/ventilator support
• Provide rapid response to respiratory emergencies
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans
• Support evidence-based practice and participate in continuous quality improvement

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials
• Strong clinical judgment in acute and critical care environments
• Competency in ventilator/airway support and respiratory therapy delivery
• Effective communication and compassionate patient education
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, patient-focused setting