Respiratory Therapist

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health•Tampa, FL

63d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist will provide coordinated care to patients across all age groups, supporting continuity and quality of care. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. The therapist will collaborate with physicians, clinicians, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes. A key aspect of this role includes supporting the coordination and administration of training programs, such as CPR and Trach/Vent (T/V), including preparing schedules, coordinating logistics, delivering training, and managing certification processes. The position also requires serving as a resource to field staff, office staff, and clients, and partnering with internal departments to deliver specialized training.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

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.