Respiratory Therapist - Flexible Role

Owens & Minor•Albuquerque, NM

27d•$30 - $34

About The Position

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve. With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials. If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™. Respiratory Therapist Why is this Respiratory Therapist role different At Apria, you’ll experience a unique blend of clinical autonomy, meaningful patient interaction, and supportive team collaboration. This role offers a mix of time in the branch and time in the field, developing both patient-facing clinical skills and strong workflow independence. You’ll provide essential respiratory care, equipment setup, patient education, and clinical support, playing a key role in ensuring safe transitions from hospital to home. Salary range $30–$34 per hour (compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education, and location)

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active RT license
Ability to stand, lift, push, and/or pull objects ranging from 10–50 lbs.
Valid driver’s license
Comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation
Must have multiple RT licenses if covering multiple states
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if required
Hold a current CPR Certification
Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice

Responsibilities

Conduct home visits to perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups and follow-ups
Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Assess patient needs, document care delivered, and escalate concerns appropriately
Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs
Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams
Maintain accurate documentation using iPad/laptop
Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment, including oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation
Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operating condition
Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and gathering vital signs
Perform other duties as required