Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Ventilator Specialist

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate, patient-centered respiratory care in acute and critical care settings. You will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory care plans, and deliver treatments that support oxygenation, ventilation, and overall respiratory health.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to coordinate care plans, educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and self-care, and document

Qualifications

• RRT credential with strong respiratory assessment skills.
• Proficient in ventilator management and ABG workflows.
• Ability to perform under pressure in emergencies.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Team-oriented with interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators and support airway and breathing care.
• Perform and interpret ABG analysis to guide decisions.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies as part of the care team.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to coordinate care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and self-care.
• Document assessments and interventions in the EMR.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Emergency response

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RRT certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Affinity Home Health Care Inc is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate, patient-centered respiratory care in acute and critical care settings. You will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory care plans, and deliver treatments that support oxygenation, ventilation, and overall respiratory health.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to coordinate care plans, educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and self-care, and document