Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate, resident-centered respiratory care in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. You will assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary conditions, administer therapies, and support families with education and care planning.

Join a team focused on high-quality respiratory services, accurate documentation, and adherence to care standards within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge of cardiopulmonary care and respiratory therapies.
• Proficiency with oxygen and ventilator equipment.
• Ability to perform diagnostic respiratory assessments and contribute to treatment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer respiratory therapies and medications as prescribed.
• Manage oxygen delivery and ventilator-related equipment.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as pulse oximetry and arterial blood gases.
• Collaborate with nursing, physician, and rehabilitation teams to support patient care.
• Educate residents and families on respiratory care needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support compliance with care standards.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and professional care environment.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary care

Respiratory therapies

Oxygen therapy

Ventilator management

Diagnostic testing

Team collaboration

Resident education

Documentation accuracy

Job description

provides compassionate, resident-centered respiratory care in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

Key Duties

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions


• Administer respiratory therapies and medications as prescribed


• Manage oxygen delivery and ventilator-related equipment


• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as pulse oximetry and arterial blood gases


• Collaborate with nursing, physician, and rehabilitation teams to support patient care


• Educate residents and families on respiratory care needs


• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support compliance with care standards


• Promote a safe, respectful, and professional care environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge of cardiopulmonary care and respiratory therapies


• Proficiency with oxygen and ventilator equipment


• Ability to perform diagnostic respiratory assessments and contribute to treatment decisions


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for multidisciplinary care


• Commitment to resident education, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance


• Compassionate, patient-focused approach