Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time

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

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a Level 2 trauma facility with a Level 3 NICU. The role covers adult, pediatric, and critical care settings, with opportunities to support rapid response teams across units.

Requirements include a valid license with RRT and BLS, plus ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications. A minimum of two years of recent experience and familiarity with Cerner are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting.
• Travel experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Cerner, trauma care environments, and teaching/community hospital settings.
• Valid respiratory license and required certifications (BLS, RRT, ACLS, NRP, PALS).
• Ability to obtain and provide references from recent supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy across adult, pediatric, and critical care units.
• Perform labs within 48 hours of patient interaction.
• Float across multiple units and support rapid response teams.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Critical Care

Pediatric Care

Trauma Experience

Education

RRT Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Role:

An experienced respiratory therapist responsible for providing adult medical-surgical, critical care, and pediatric respiratory support in a Level 2 trauma facility with a Level 3 NICU.

Responsibilities:

Deliver respiratory therapy, perform labs within 48 hours, float across multiple units, and support rapid response teams. Maintain certifications and adhere to facility protocols.

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum of 2 years of recent experience, travel experience, and preferred familiarity with Cerner, trauma care, and teaching or community hospital settings. Valid license, BLS, RRT, ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications required. Ability to complete labs promptly and provide references from recent supervisors.

Additional Requirements:

Must live more than 50 miles from the facility, be vaccinated against flu (religious/medical declinations accepted), and upload health documents for onboarding. Must not currently work at the facility. Flexibility to work night shifts, every other weekend, and up to 13 weeks with limited time off.

Key Duties:

Providing respiratory care across diverse patient populations, supporting trauma and neonatal units, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.