Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Reno, NV seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders across home health and facility settings.

You will perform diagnostic tests, manage ventilators, deliver therapies, educate families, and work within a collaborative team to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Competency in diagnostic testing and ventilator management.
• Ability to deliver accurate therapies and monitor patient response.
• Excellent communication skills for patient and family education.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and collaborative care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and respond to clinical needs.
• Perform diagnostic tests and evaluate cardiopulmonary function.
• Manage ventilators and deliver ventilatory support.
• Administer respiratory therapies and treatments.
• Educate patients and families on care and respiratory health.
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a team environment.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Diagnostic testing

Patient education

Team collaboration

Job description

to assess, treat, and provide ongoing care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders across emergency, inpatient, and specialty settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and respond to clinical needs.
• Perform diagnostic tests and evaluate cardiopulmonary function.
• Manage ventilators and deliver ventilatory support.
• Administer respiratory therapies and treatments.
• Educate patients and families on care and respiratory health.
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a team environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Competency in diagnostic testing and ventilator management.
• Ability to deliver accurate therapies and monitor patient response.
• Excellent communication skills for patient and family education.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and collaborative care.