PRN Respiratory Therapist - Non-NICU Nights

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

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver complex respiratory care in critical care settings, including ventilator management and arterial blood gas analysis. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to plan patient care and educate patients and families.

Must hold NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, and ACLS at hire with 0–2 years of clinical experience, including critical care exposure; strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, and ACLS certifications required at hire.
• 0–2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, assessment and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ventilator management and airway procedures.
• Aerosolized medications administration and ABG analysis.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to plan and implement patient care.
• Educate patients and families; mentor new staff and students.
• Document accurately and support safety and quality initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Assessment

Computer skills

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree (AAS/Bachelor)

Tools

NBRC-RRT

RCP

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Role

Respiratory Therapist II responsible for delivering complex respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessments in critical care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care through ventilator management, airway procedures, aerosolized medications, and arterial blood gas analysis.


• Collaborate with healthcare team for planning and implementing patient care, ensuring safety and quality standards.


• Educate patients, families, and mentor new staff and students.


• Promote a positive work environment and team approach.


• Ensure accurate documentation, support performance improvement initiatives, and adhere to policies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.


• Certifications: NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, and ACLS required at hire.


• 0-2 years clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.


• Strong communication, critical thinking, assessment, and computer skills.

This role emphasizes independent decision-making in critical care, patient education, team collaboration, and adherence to safety and quality standards to provide exceptional respiratory care.