Respiratory Therapist

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides high-quality, coordinated respiratory care to patients across age groups while supporting continuity of care, clinical excellence, and positive patient outcomes. This role assesses patient needs, contributes to the development and evaluation of individualized plans of care, and collaborates with physicians, clinicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure services are delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with applicable clinical standards and regulatory requirements. In addition to direct clinical support, the Respiratory Therapist serves as a clinical education resource by coordinating and delivering CPR, tracheostomy, ventilator, and other specialized training programs for field and office staff. The position supports training quality, certification compliance, and workforce readiness through current educational content, accurate documentation, and responsive partnership with internal teams. Through compassionate care, clinical advocacy, and timely support, the Respiratory Therapist helps advance Angels of Care’s commitment to exceptional, client-centered care and regulatory excellence.

Requirements

Current, active state license as a Respiratory Therapist required
Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or completion of a program approved by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
Current CPR certification required.
Driver's License, reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance

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.