Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care in a patient‑focused environment in Rogers, AR. You will assess, implement, and monitor respiratory therapies, including ventilator support, oxygen delivery, and inhaled treatments, ensuring comfort and safety for diverse patients.

Collaboration with physicians and nurses is essential as you educate patients and families, document care in the EMR, and uphold infection control

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Clinical cardiopulmonary assessment and treatment delivery.
• Proficiency with ABGs, spirometry, and ventilator care.
• Strong communication and teamwork, patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and administer respiratory therapies.
• Perform and interpret ABGs and spirometry.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize care.
• Educate patients and families on therapies.
• Maintain infection control and document care in EMR.

Skills

RRT credential

Cardiopulmonary assessment

ABG interpretation

Ventilator management

Team collaboration

Tools

ABG analysis tools

Spirometry equipment

Ventilator equipment

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist

in the Healthcare & Medical Services department, providing high-quality cardiopulmonary care.

Key Duties

• Assess, plan, and administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management.
• Perform and interpret diagnostics such as ABGs and spirometry.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize respiratory care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and self-care.
• Maintain strict infection control and safety standards.
• Document care accurately in the EMR.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Strong clinical competence in cardiopulmonary assessment and treatment delivery.
• Proficiency with ABGs, spirometry, and ventilator-related care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient education, safety, and accurate documentation.