Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care, ventilator management, and patient assessments in complex care settings, including critical care units.

You will perform assessments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, educate patients and families, mentor staff, and ensure safety with precise documentation and adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Valid certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and healthcare databases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered respiratory therapy, including ventilator management, airway procedures, and aerosolized medication administration.
• Perform assessments, collaborate with healthcare teams, and develop individualized care plans.
• Educate patients, families, and support systems, ensuring understanding of treatment and care needs.
• Mentor and precept new staff, students, and peers.
• Ensure safety and quality through accurate documentation, adherence to protocols, and participation in performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with invasive/non-invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostics specific to location.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care, ventilator management, and patient assessments in complex care settings, including critical care units.

You will perform assessments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, educate patients and families, mentor staff, and ensure safety with precise documentation and adherence to protocols.