Registered Respiratory Therapist – Full Time Nights

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in hospital and department guidelines, applying advanced clinical expertise to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate care.

The role involves collaboration with the healthcare team, documenting and communicating via handoffs, educating patients and families, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, with opportunities for ongoing learning and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from accredited Respiratory Therapy program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, Basic Cardiovascular Life Support.
• No prior experience required; ability to independently apply clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation per guidelines.
• Communicate effectively through documentation, handoffs, and collaboration with the team.
• Educate patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per established standards.
• Support advanced procedures and critical care services as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Respiratory Care Practitioner License

RRT Certification

BCLS

Job description

This respiratory care position involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation within hospital and department guidelines. The role requires applying advanced clinical expertise and scientific knowledge to serve as a resource for the healthcare team, ensuring patient safety through effective, developmentally appropriate care that complies with quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively through documentation, handoffs, and collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Educate patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse teaching strategies.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, troubleshooting as needed.
• Demonstrate advanced skills supporting activities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and other critical care services.
• Maintain accountability, pursue ongoing learning, prioritize duties, and manage time efficiently.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, Basic Cardiovascular Life Support.
• No prior experience required; ability to independently apply clinical expertise.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to perform advanced respiratory procedures and support critical care functions.
• Strong communication, teaching, and teamwork skills.

Join a collaborative team committed to professional growth, with benefits such as comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Students nearing graduation are encouraged to apply, and a sign-on bonus may be available.