PRN Respiratory Therapist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist II at LiveWell Homecare Agency provides advanced respiratory care in critical settings, including ventilator management and arterial blood gas analysis. You will educate patients and staff and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

Key duties include airway management, invasive and non-invasive procedures assistance, patient assessments, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Certification as NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Professional, BLS, and ACLS (required upon hire)
• 0-2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care
• Strong communication, critical thinking, assessment, and computer skills
• Ability to establish effective relationships with healthcare professionals and educate patients

Responsibilities

• Airway management
• Arterial blood gas analysis
• Assisting with invasive and non-invasive procedures
• Ventilator management
• Patient assessments
• Mentorship of staff and students; participation in quality improvement activities

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Assessment

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

NBRC-RRT Certification

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Role Overview: The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, including medication administration, ventilator management, and patient assessments, primarily in critical care settings. They exercise significant independent judgment, educate patients and staff, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure quality, safe, and evidence-based care. Duties include airway management, arterial blood gas analysis, and assisting with invasive and non-invasive procedures. The therapist promotes a positive work environment, supports performance improvement initiatives, and adheres to policies and standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)
• Certification as NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Professional, BLS, and ACLS (required upon hire)
• 0-2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care
• Strong communication, critical thinking, assessment, and computer skills
• Ability to establish effective relationships with healthcare professionals and educate patients

This role involves patient care delivery, team collaboration, staff and student mentorship, and participation in quality improvement activities. The ideal candidate is dedicated to compassionate service, excellence, and professional development.