Respiratory Therapist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Plano, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess patients, manage ventilators, and perform arterial blood gas sampling in an acute care setting. You will educate patients and families on respiratory health and collaborate with physicians and nurses to improve outcomes.

The role requires strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality respiratory

Qualifications

• Compassionate and skilled in respiratory care.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong collaboration and communication.
• Knowledgeable in managing ventilators and performing arterial blood gas sampling.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and manage ventilators.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses in acute care.

Skills

Compassionate

Respiratory care

Fast-paced environment

Collaboration

Communication

Ventilators

Arterial blood gas

Tools

ABG sampling

Job description

Role:

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities:

Assess patients, manage ventilators, perform arterial blood gas sampling, administer respiratory therapies, and collaborate with physicians and nurses in an acute care setting. Respond to emergencies and educate patients and families on respiratory health to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

Compassionate, skilled in respiratory care, able to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong collaboration and communication abilities. Knowledgeable in managing ventilators and performing arterial blood gas sampling.

Key Duties:

Deliver high-quality respiratory care, support critical care, and contribute to positive patient outcomes through effective treatment and education, utilizing clinical resources and ongoing learning opportunities.