Part-Time Respiratory Therapist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate patient care within hospital guidelines, assessing and evaluating care while collaborating with the healthcare team.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy and RRT licensure; a Bachelor's degree is desirable. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, PTO, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Part-time night schedule with no on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid licenses/certifications such as Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT.
• Bachelor’s degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care per hospital guidelines.
• Communicate effectively and document care, collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per standards and guidelines.
• Apply advanced respiratory skills including ECMO, ventilation, bronchoscopy, and sleep lab services.

Skills

ECMO support

Mechanical ventilation

Bronchoscopies

Sleep lab services

Education

Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree desirable

Job description

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within hospital guidelines. The role involves applying advanced clinical expertise, serving as a resource to the healthcare team, and ensuring patient safety through developmentally appropriate and compliant care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Effective communication, documentation, and collaborative teamwork.
• Educating patients, families, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per standards and guidelines.
• Applying advanced skills such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep lab services as needed.
• Continuously seeking professional development and feedback.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program, and valid licenses/certifications such as Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT. Prior experience is not required, but advanced clinical skills are preferred. A Bachelor’s degree is also desirable.

Benefits encompass comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources aimed at supporting well-being. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, no on-call requirements, and a part-time night schedule.