Respiratory Therapist – FT/PT

Owens & Minor

Respiratory Therapist assisting patients with respiratory care and operating respiratory equipment. Providing instructions and ensuring effective operation of the equipment for patient care.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeYuma • Arizona, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $26 - $36 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists in the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.
Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.
Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.
Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment.
Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
Assist with patient scheduling as needed.
Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy is required.
Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy.
Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy.
Hold a current CPR Certification.
Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.
At least one year related experience is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.
Ability to use electronic hand held device
Microsoft Office programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
Paid time off plan
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic life insurance
Short-and long-term disability coverage
Accident insurance
Teammate Assistance Program
Paid parental leave
Domestic partner benefits
Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical assessmentspulse oximetryETCO2spirometryvital signsoxygen therapynebulization therapyapnea monitoringsuctioningventilation

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsteamwork skillsmulti-taskingcommunication skills

Certifications

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certificationRCP licenseCPR Certification