Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in a neurological intensive care unit. You will perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, interpret ABGs, manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and collaborate with nurses and physicians.

You will educate patients and families, respond to respiratory emergencies, and contribute to training and career growth in a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience with neuro and critical care patients preferred.
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and emergency response skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and interpret arterial blood gases.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation for complex neuro and critical care patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members, including nurses and physicians.
• Respond effectively to respiratory emergencies.
• Provide education to patients and their families to support understanding and care.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist registration

Neuro/ICU experience

Assessment & emergency skills

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist in a neurological intensive care unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and interpret arterial blood gases.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation for complex neuro and critical care patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members, including nurses and physicians.
• Respond effectively to respiratory emergencies.
• Provide education to patients and their families to support understanding and care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current registration as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience with neuro and critical care patients preferred.
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and emergency response skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Information: The role offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and opportunities for training and career growth within a compassionate, team-oriented environment.