Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide complex respiratory care in critical settings, including ventilator management and arterial blood gas analysis. You will mentor staff and ensure patient safety within a collaborative team.

This role requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy with RRT certification and active BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP licenses, plus 0–2 years of clinical experience, including at least six months in ICU/non-ICU critical care.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in respiratory therapy and RRT certification.
• Active licenses in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
• Clinical experience 0–2 years, with at least six months in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and verify orders.
• Administer respiratory therapies and manage ventilators.
• Conduct invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Educate patients and support staff; promote safety and quality initiatives.
• Support performance improvement practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Assessment

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT certification

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Role Overview: The Respiratory Therapist II provides complex respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessments, primarily in critical care settings. They deliver evidence-based, safe, and high-quality patient care, including ventilator management, airway procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient education. They collaborate with healthcare teams, promote patient safety, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. The role involves mentoring new staff and students, supporting a team-oriented environment, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

• Responsibilities: Perform patient assessments, verify orders, administer respiratory therapies, manage ventilators, and conduct invasive and non-invasive procedures. Educate patients and support staff, promote safety and quality initiatives, and support performance improvement practices.
• Qualifications & Skills: Requires an associate’s degree in respiratory therapy, certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and active licenses in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. Clinical experience of 0-2 years, with at least six months in critical care, is necessary. Strong communication, critical thinking, assessment, and computer skills are essential for success.

This role is ideal for dedicated healthcare professionals seeking to provide compassionate, expert respiratory care within a collaborative team environment.