Registered Respiratory Therapist II

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide critical pediatric care during transport, collaborating with sending and receiving facilities. This role requires guiding teams and ensuring safe outcomes for fragile patients in transit.

You will lead nursing staff, perform advanced neonatal skills, and ensure safe transport of neonates and children while maintaining licenses and engaging in outreach and data collection.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a respiratory therapist with pediatric critical care experience.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and advanced trauma courses.
• Ability to perform advanced neonatal skills (intubation, ventilation, UAC/UVC insertion, chest needle aspirations).
• Experience in leadership, coordinating care during transport.
• Ability to work under high stress and physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical pediatric care during patient transport.
• Lead nursing staff and plan medical management for safe transport of neonates and children.
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures as listed.
• Maintain certifications and participate in outreach and data collection.
• Communicate with patients, families, medical teams, EMS, and aviation personnel.
• Work rotating shifts and handle stressful situations.

Skills

Pediatric critical care

Leadership

Communication

Physical stamina

Emergency response

Education

Respiratory Therapist License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

Advanced trauma courses

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist II provides critical care for pediatric patients during transportation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from sending and receiving facilities.

• Under medical supervision, delivers individualized, goal-directed patient care using nursing principles, ensuring safety and effective outcomes.
  
• Provides leadership to nursing staff, plans and implements medical management, and ensures safe transport of neonates, infants, and children.
  
• Performs advanced neonatal skills such as intubation, ventilation, UAC/UVC insertion, and chest needle aspirations.
  
• Maintains certifications, licenses, and ongoing education; participates in outreach and quality data collection.
  
• Communicates frequently with patients, families, healthcare team members, EMS, and aviation personnel.
  
• Works under high stress, sometimes adverse conditions, requiring physical effort and the use of mechanical devices.
  
• Requires licensure as a respiratory therapist with at least 5 years of pediatric critical care experience and certifications like BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, plus completion of advanced trauma courses.
  
• Must meet physical and mental demands, including lifting, standing, bending, fine motor skills, and working rotating shifts, with the ability to handle stressful situations effectively.