Registered Respiratory Therapist – Full Time

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatments in a full-time day shift. The role emphasizes safety, education, and collaboration within the care team.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, current RRT and BLS certification, and strong critical care skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner and credentials: RRT and BLS.
• Strong clinical and critical care skills with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively through documentation and teamwork.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per standards.
• Apply clinical knowledge to troubleshoot and support advanced care needs.
• Support ECMO, sleep labs, and critical care as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical care

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Mechanical ventilation

ECMO support

Job description

This position involves providing comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient treatments, ensuring safety and compliance with standards. The role requires applying advanced clinical expertise, troubleshooting, and supporting procedures such as mechanical ventilation, ECMO, bronchoscopies, and sleep studies. The therapist will educate patients, families, and healthcare staff, and collaborate effectively within the care team. Certifications such as RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner, and BLS are required, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree. No prior experience or supervisory experience is needed, but ongoing learning and adaptability are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively through documentation and teamwork.
• Educate on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per standards.
• Apply clinical knowledge to troubleshoot and support advanced care needs.
• Support additional responsibilities like ECMO, sleep labs, and critical care as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current licensure and certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, BLS.
• Strong clinical, critical care, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication, education, and team collaboration abilities.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing learning and development.

Additional Information

• Full-time day shifts with rotating weekends.
• Sign-on bonus offered.
• Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.