Registered Respiratory Therapist

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide inpatient respiratory care and serve as a trusted clinical resource for physicians, nurses, patients, and families.

The role includes delivering treatments per orders, assessing patients, assisting procedures, educating families, participating in rounds, documenting care, maintaining equipment, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license meeting state requirements.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (NBRC).
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory treatments and therapies per physician orders
• Assess patients and recommend appropriate respiratory interventions
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Educate patients and families on care plans and treatments
• Participate in rounds and interdisciplinary care planning
• Accurately document care and maintain regulatory compliance
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory care equipment
• Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor as needed
• Stay current with evidence-based practices and advancements

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program

RCP license

RRT credential (NBRC)

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) providing inpatient respiratory care and acting as a trusted clinical resource for physicians, nurses, patients, and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory treatments and therapies per physician orders
• Assess patients and recommend appropriate respiratory interventions
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Educate patients and families on care plans and treatments
• Participate in rounds and interdisciplinary care planning
• Accurately document care and maintain regulatory compliance
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory care equipment
• Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor as needed
• Stay current with evidence-based practices and advancements

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license meeting state requirements
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (NBRC)
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills

Preferred

• ACLc certification
• Critical care experience
• PALS certification for Emergency Department roles