Respiratory Therapist II

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care in an acute-care setting. The role involves assessing patients, administering therapies, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to optimize care.

Responsibilities include ventilator support, ABG analysis, emergency response, and patient/family education. Documentation in the EHR and a commitment to safety and quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment in acute-care settings.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Administer oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments.
• Manage and support ventilator therapy.
• Perform ABGs and interpret results to guide care.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and decompensation.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in an acute-care setting.

Key Duties

• Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Administer oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments.
• Manage and support ventilator therapy.
• Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) and interpret results to guide care.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and patient decompensation.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) following clinical standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and quality.