Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide direct respiratory care per physician orders, serving as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff.

You will perform respiratory therapies, collaborate with the medical team to optimize patient care, and maintain physical requirements including lifting and maneuvering equipment up to 50 lbs. RCP licensure and NBRC RRT credential are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Holds the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
• Must meet state licensure requirements and possess a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• PALS certification is required in Emergency Room; ACLS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy duties using appropriate devices and equipment.
• Collaborate with medical team to optimize patient care.
• Maintain physical requirements, including lifting and maneuvering equipment up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Critical care experience

Education

CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program

RRT NBRC credential

RCP licensure

PALS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Position Overview:

Provides direct respiratory care to patients based on physician orders, serving as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff. Performs duties related to respiratory therapy and consults on treatment effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Preferably has critical care experience.
• Graduate of a CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Holds the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC.
• Must meet state licensure requirements and possess a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Certifications such as PALS (required in Emergency Room) and ACLS (preferred) are advantageous.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy duties using appropriate devices and equipment.
• Collaborate with medical team to optimize patient care.
• Maintain physical requirements, including lifting and maneuvering equipment up to 50 lbs.