Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator Specialist

Live Well Homecare; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Newark, NJ is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality care to acute and critical care patients in a major teaching hospital.

You will perform assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, manage ventilators, respond to emergencies, collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, educate patients and families, and document care in the EMR. This role requires strong clinical skills and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or equivalent).
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to manage ventilators and administer respiratory therapies effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to acute and critical care patients in a major teaching hospital.
• Perform assessments, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Manage ventilators and administer various respiratory therapies.
• Respond to emergencies such as rapid response calls and code situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Document all care activities accurately in the EMR system.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
• Participate in clinical education, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Licensed RT

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Excellent communication

Emergency response

Patient education

Job description

Live Well Homecare in Newark, NJ is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality care to acute and critical care patients in a major teaching hospital.

You will perform assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, manage ventilators, respond to emergencies, collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, educate patients and families, and document care in the EMR. This role requires strong clinical skills and team collaboration.