What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
to provide compassionate, high-quality respiratory care for patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory interventions.
- Perform respiratory treatments and manage ventilators.
- Monitor arterial blood gases and respond to changes in patient status.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
- Follow strict safety procedures and infection-control standards.
- Competence in respiratory assessment, treatment delivery, and ventilator management.
- Ability to interpret and monitor arterial blood gases.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary care environment.
- Accuracy, professionalism, and adherence to safety and infection-control practices.