Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) - Adults & Peds (Trach & Vent)

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Mission-Driven Team Making a Meaningful Difference Every Day

At Agape's Way, we provide specialized care and support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including residents requiring advanced respiratory and ventilator care. Our team is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent environment where residents can thrive.

We are seeking an experienced and confident Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) who is comfortable working with ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients in a long-term care/group home setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist who enjoys autonomy, relationship-building, and making a direct impact on patient quality of life.

Why Join Agape’s Way?

• Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate, resident-centered care
• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Opportunity to work independently while being backed by a dedicated interdisciplinary team
• Meaningful work with long-term residents where you can truly make a difference
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• Potential eligibility for specialty pay differentials based on certifications and assigned coverage schedules

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care services across multiple residential group home locations. This role includes scheduled clinical visits and on-call respiratory support for urgent resident needs.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with ventilator management, tracheostomy care, respiratory equipment troubleshooting, and staff education. This position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, high-quality respiratory care for medically complex residents.

Reports To: Charge Nurse

Key Responsibilities

Respiratory & Clinical Care

• Provide ventilator management, monitoring, and education for residents and care staff
• Perform tracheostomy care and trach changes as clinically indicated
• Administer nebulizer treatments and monitor treatment effectiveness
• Perform airway suctioning (oral, nasal, and tracheal)
• Provide airway clearance therapy, including vest therapy and related treatments
• Assess respiratory status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
• Ensure respiratory care plans and ventilator settings align with physician orders

Equipment Management & Troubleshooting

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment including:
  • Mechanical ventilators
  • Oxygen concentrators
  • Pulse oximeters
  • Nebulizer machines
  • Air compressors
• Coordinate repairs and replacements with DME providers as needed
• Ensure equipment cleanliness, maintenance, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct routine equipment audits and documentation reviews

On-Call Support

• Participate in an on-call rotation for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Respond promptly to urgent respiratory concerns including:
  • Ventilator alarms
  • Oxygen-related issues
  • Equipment malfunctions
  • Acute respiratory distress
• Provide clinical guidance remotely and on-site when necessary

Education & Staff Training

• Educate nursing and direct care staff on:
  • Ventilator management
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Suctioning techniques
  • Emergency respiratory procedures
• Conduct competency validations and in-service trainings
• Reinforce infection control and airway safety best practices

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with physician orders, agency policies, and state regulations
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings
• Maintain active licensure and NBRC credentialing throughout employment

Qualifications

Required

• Current state licensure as a:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Active and verifiable NBRC credentials
• Current BLS certification
• Experience caring for ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients
• Strong clinical judgment and independent decision-making skills

Preferred

• ACLS and/or PALS certification
• Experience in:
  • Long-term care
  • Home health
  • Residential/group home environments
• Experience working specifically with ventilator-dependent tracheostomy patients

Skills & Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and respiratory assessment skills
• Calm and confident response during emergencies
• Excellent communication and teaching abilities
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Work Environment

• Travel between residential group home locations required
• On-call availability for scheduled evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Exposure to emergency medical situations
• Ability to respond professionally and efficiently to urgent respiratory needs

Make an Impact With Us

If you are a compassionate and clinically skilled Respiratory Therapist looking for meaningful work in a supportive, mission-focused environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Agape’s Way family.