Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Missouri is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized pediatric respiratory care in a collaborative, family-centered environment. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and deliver respiratory treatments.

You will manage ventilators, monitor patient responses, perform diagnostic tests, educate families, and ensure strict infection control and safety while contributing to interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and monitoring skills.
• Proficiency with ventilator management and diagnostic testing.
• Excellent communication and family education abilities.
• Detail-oriented documentation and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rapid response and code teams as needed
• Educate families on respiratory therapies and care procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols
• Contribute to interdisciplinary teamwork and evidence-based care initiatives

Skills

RRT credentials

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Communication with families

Documentation & safety

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)

Provide specialized respiratory care for pediatric patients in a collaborative, family-centered environment. Assess patients, develop care plans, and deliver respiratory treatments. Manage and troubleshoot ventilators, closely monitor patient responses, and perform diagnostic tests to support treatment decisions.

Key Duties

• Participate in rapid response and code teams as needed
• Educate families on respiratory therapies and care procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols
• Contribute to interdisciplinary teamwork and evidence-based care initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and monitoring skills
• Proficiency with ventilator management and diagnostic testing
• Excellent communication and family education abilities
• Detail-oriented documentation and compliance with safety standards