Registered Respiratory Therapist II NP - NICU

Live Well Homecare; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Austell, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment in critical care settings, primarily in NICU.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage ventilators and airway devices, educate families, mentor staff and students, and ensure precise documentation and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with at least 20 science quarter hours; associate's degree required, bachelor's preferred.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Certifications required: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Professional, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, with instructor and provisional statuses as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment.
• Manage ventilators and airway devices in critical care settings.
• Educate families and mentor new staff and students.
• Ensure safe documentation and compliant electronic order management.
• Participate in invasive and non-invasive procedures and diagnostics.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

EMR / documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ventilator equipment

ICU equipment

Job description

Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care through assessments, therapy planning, and execution of procedures such as ventilator management, airway management, and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Educate patients, families, and support systems; mentor and precept new staff, students, and peers.
• Ensure a safe and compliant environment by promoting accurate documentation, electronic order management, and adherence to safety protocols and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in invasive and non-invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostics, contributing to a team approach for optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned, adhering to policies, standards, and codes of conduct.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with at least 20 science quarter hours; associate's degree required, bachelor's preferred.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, assessment, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and databases.
• Certifications required: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Professional, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, with instructor and provisional statuses as applicable.

Join a supportive, patient-centered environment focused on excellence and professional growth, making a meaningful impact in healthcare.