Registered Respiratory Therapist – Days Weekend Option

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist for an acute care hospital setting. The role involves assessment, planning, and evaluation of respiratory care, applying advanced clinical expertise, and ensuring patient safety through compliant care.

Responsibilities include education for patients, families, and staff, with duties spanning diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and specialized skills such as ECMO, ventilation, and sleep lab services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care activities.
• Communicate effectively, document, and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Provide education and training to patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Respiratory procedures

ECMO support

Mechanical ventilation

Bronchoscopy

Sleep lab services

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Join a dedicated Respiratory Team providing high-quality patient care in an acute care hospital setting.

We seek a compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of respiratory care activities. The role involves independently applying advanced clinical expertise, serving as a resource to the healthcare team, and ensuring patient safety through developmentally appropriate care that complies with regulatory standards.

• Effective communication, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare team members
• Providing education and training to patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures aligned with established standards
• Demonstrating advanced skills supporting complex procedures such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep lab services

Qualifications include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program, valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) license, and basic life support certification. Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree. No prior experience is required, but candidates must be committed to continuous learning and patient safety.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources aimed at supporting your well-being and professional growth.