Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II: Advanced Care

Live Well Homecare; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care, administer medications, and educate patients in complex critical care settings. You will assess patients and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.

Additionally, you will administer aerosolized medications, manage ventilators, perform airway management, and conduct arterial blood gas sampling while educating patients and mentoring new staff.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Certifications: NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Professional, BLS, and ACLS.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
• Administer aerosolized medications, manage ventilators, perform airway management, and conduct arterial blood gas sampling.
• Educate patients, mentor new staff, and support staff development and training.
• Ensure patient safety through accurate documentation, medication safety, and adherence to quality initiatives.
• Participate in invasive and non-invasive procedures, diagnostic testing, and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).

NBRC-RRT

Respiratory Care Professional

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care, administer medications, and educate patients in complex critical care settings. You will assess patients and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.

Additionally, you will administer aerosolized medications, manage ventilators, perform airway management, and conduct arterial blood gas sampling while educating patients and mentoring new staff.