Registered Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care for respiratory conditions, including assessment, planning, and implementation of therapies.

Responsibilities include education for patients and families, collaboration with the healthcare team, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. This position may involve advanced procedures and participation in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, BLS.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience: None required; clinical competency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Educate patients, families, and staff about respiratory treatments.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Teaching

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting

Continuous learning

Education

Associate degree or CoARC-accredited program

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care for respiratory conditions. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation of respiratory therapies, including advanced procedures like mechanical ventilation and pulmonary testing. Demonstrates clinical expertise, supports patient safety, and educates patients, families, and healthcare team members. Applies scientific knowledge and adheres to quality and regulatory standards. May perform specialized tasks such as ECMO support, bronchoscopies, and sleep lab procedures. Contributes to a collaborative team environment and participates in continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives.

• Provides patient-centered respiratory care and education.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per established guidelines.
• Communicates effectively within the healthcare team and documents appropriately.
• Supports clinical development through participation in programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, BLS.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience: None required; clinical competency is essential.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication, teamwork, and teaching abilities.
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Key Duties

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Educate patients, families, and staff about respiratory treatments.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement contributions, tuition assistance, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts.