Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

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

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver and guide comprehensive respiratory therapies across neonatal to geriatric patients. You will administer medical gases, medications, and airway support during CPR, and perform ABG sampling and pulmonary function testing while educating patients and families.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring equipment functionality, and guiding therapy technicians.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• RRT certification or registry-eligible; Illinois license within 6 months.
• Current CPR certification; ACLS/NRP/PALS within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and guide respiratory therapies for patients from neonatal to geriatric; administer gases, medications, and advanced respiratory care including airway management during CPR.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and pulmonary function testing; educate patients and families.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure equipment functionality; provide guidance to therapy technicians.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care; participate in continuing education.
• In the supervisor’s absence, perform duties such as staff assignment, equipment authorization, and emergency response.

Skills

RRT certification

Illinois license

CPR certification

ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Responsibilities

Perform and guide all respiratory therapies, including chest physical therapy and diagnostics, assessing and treating patients from neonatal to geriatric. Administer medical gases, medications, and advanced respiratory care, including airway management during CPR. Conduct arterial blood gas sampling, pulmonary function testing, and patient education. Maintain accurate records, ensure equipment functionality, and provide guidance to therapy technicians. Participate in continuing education and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care. In the absence of the supervisor, perform duties such as staff assignment, equipment authorization, and emergency response.

Role

Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

Perform and guide all respiratory therapies, including chest physical therapy and diagnostics, assessing and treating patients from neonatal to geriatric. Administer medical gases, medications, and advanced respiratory care, including airway management during CPR. Conduct arterial blood gas sampling, pulmonary function testing, and patient education. Maintain accurate records, ensure equipment functionality, and provide guidance to therapy technicians. Participate in continuing education and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care. In the absence of the supervisor, perform duties such as staff assignment, equipment authorization, and emergency response.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, RRT certification or registry-eligible, Illinois license within 6 months, current CPR certification, and within 24 months, ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications. Strong knowledge of respiratory equipment, patient assessment, and family education. Ability to perform complex procedures, work collaboratively, and adhere to hospital policies.

Key Duties

Deliver comprehensive respiratory care, perform diagnostics, maintain documentation, and ensure equipment safety. Support patient and family education, participate in department training, and uphold hospital standards. Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to quality care.