Registered Respiratory Therapist – Experienced and New Graduates

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess respiratory needs, plan treatments, and collaborate with the healthcare team. You will perform therapies, manage ventilation, educate patients and families, and assist with airway management and transports while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to clinical protocols and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from a Specialty Training Program.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, protocol-driven care, and effective communication.
• Ability to operate advanced equipment, perform arterial blood gas analysis, and respond to emergent airway situations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient respiratory needs
• Perform and document treatments and procedures
• Manage mechanical ventilation and artificial airways
• Provide patient and family education
• Assist with invasive procedures and patient transport
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance
• Support intra-hospital transfers and emergent airway management

Skills

Specialty Training Program graduate

Evidence-based practices

Protocol-driven care

Effective communication

Operate advanced equipment

Arterial blood gas analysis

Emergent airway response

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety commitment

Job description

Role Overview: The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses patient respiratory needs, plans and performs treatments, and collaborates with the healthcare team. Key duties include conducting thorough patient assessments, establishing care plans, administering therapies such as aerosolized medications and oxygen, managing mechanical ventilators, and providing patient and family education. The therapist assists with airway management, intra-hospital transport, and procedures like bronchoscopy and invasive line placement. Adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications & Skills: Must graduate from a Specialty Training Program. The role requires knowledge of evidence-based practices, protocol-driven care, and effective communication. Ability to operate advanced equipment, perform arterial blood gas analysis, and respond to emergent airway situations is vital. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to patient safety are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate patient respiratory needs
• Perform and document treatments and procedures
• Manage mechanical ventilation and artificial airways
• Provide patient and family education
• Assist with invasive procedures and patient transport
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance
• Support intra-hospital transfers and emergent airway management