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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.
Worksite address
oviedo, FL, 32766, US
Who can apply
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