Respiratory Therapist

Live Well Homecare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care for diverse patient populations. The role involves applying advanced clinical expertise for adults, children, and neonates, with a focus on safety and quality care.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of experience, is licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and may hold an RRT/CRT credential. You will collaborate with healthcare teams, educate patients and staff, and contribute to ongoing

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy; licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered respiratory care across diverse populations.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and document care activities.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory procedures.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per established standards.
• Support advanced clinical skills like ECMO and ventilator management.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Ventilator management

ECMO support

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

RCP licensure

Tools

ECMO equipment

Ventilators

Bronchoscopy support

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

with 5 years of experience to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory treatments in accordance with hospital standards. The therapist will apply advanced clinical expertise, troubleshoot procedures, and support critical care activities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, and bronchoscopy, ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Role Overview:

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory treatments in accordance with hospital standards. The therapist will apply advanced clinical expertise, troubleshoot procedures, and support critical care activities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, and bronchoscopy, ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Key responsibilities include effective communication with healthcare teams, educating patients and staff, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The role requires the ability to prioritize tasks, seek continuous learning, and serve as a resource for clinical expertise. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and relevant licenses such as RRT, with experience in advanced respiratory interventions being advantageous.

• Provide patient-centered respiratory care across various populations.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and document care activities.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory procedures.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per established standards.
• Support advanced clinical skills like ECMO and ventilator management.

Qualifications include an associate degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program, licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification. Benefits encompass comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more, supporting employee well-being and professional growth.