Registered Respiratory Therapist II

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver advanced respiratory care, ventilator management, and patient assessment in critical care settings, collaborating with the healthcare team to implement comprehensive care plans and ensure patient safety.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Prof, BLS and ACLS on hire, with 0–2 years of clinical experience and at least 6 months in critical care;

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Certifications: NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Prof, BLS, and ACLS required upon hire.
• 0-2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care, education, and support to patients and their families.
• Perform complex procedures such as ventilator management, airway management, arterial blood gas analysis, and pulmonary diagnostics.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Ensure patient safety through accurate documentation, medication safety, and adherence to quality standards.
• Mentor and precept new staff and students, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

NBRC-RRT

Respiratory Care Prof

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Role:

Respiratory Therapist II responsible for delivering advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment in critical care settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate patient care, education, and support to patients and their families.
• Perform complex procedures such as ventilator management, airway management, arterial blood gas analysis, and pulmonary diagnostics.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Ensure patient safety through accurate documentation, medication safety, and adherence to quality standards.
• Mentor and precept new staff and students, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Certifications: NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Prof, BLS, and ACLS required upon hire.
• 0-2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and databases.