Respiratory Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated care to patients across all age groups, supporting continuity and quality of care.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with all continuing education requirements as mandated by the applicable licensing board.
• Support the coordination and administration of training programs, including CPR and Trach/Vent (T/V).
• Assist in preparing and maintaining monthly training schedules, including adding, modifying, or canceling classes as needed.
• Coordinate class logistics, including scheduling attendees, preparing materials, and maintaining attendance records and evaluations.
• Deliver training courses as assigned, ensuring content is current and aligned with clinical standards and best practices.
• Maintain and update training materials and course content to reflect current practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational needs.
• Manage certification processes, including ordering, printing, and distributing CPR cards as required.
• Travel to branch locations to conduct training sessions, as needed.
• Review and validate certifications (e.g., CPR cards) to ensure compliance with employment and regulatory requirements.
• Provide feedback on training participants to support staffing and scheduling decisions.
• Serve as a resource to field staff, office staff, and clients by providing guidance, support, and recommendations as appropriate.
• Partner with internal departments to deliver specialized training, including advanced homecare instruction for nursing students and customer service or technical training for employees.

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program required.
• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or completion of a program approved by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current, active Texas State License as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Experience

• Demonstrated competency in respiratory therapy skills in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice.
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment (DME) and its application in patient care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Proof of current immunizations or health requirements, including Hepatitis profile, as required.
• Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance required.