Respiratory Therapist

Live Well Homecare; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized therapy and patient care across diverse settings. You will assess, implement, and monitor treatment plans while collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes equipment management, clinical competency, and effective communication, with opportunities to contribute to student instruction and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and registered respiratory therapist license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care techniques, patient assessment, and equipment management.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical skills necessary for adult, geriatric, neonatal, and pediatric respiratory care.
• Evaluates clinical information via inspection, auscultation, patient review, and laboratory data.
• Reviews diagnostic reports and collaborates with physicians to develop care plans.
• Monitors patient responses, explains therapies, and performs procedures timely and accurately.
• Documents procedures and communicates patient status to team members.
• Ensures equipment functionality, troubleshooting, and proper maintenance.
• Participates in clinical instruction of allied health students and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Respiratory care techniques

Patient assessment

Equipment management

Team communication

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

Job description

Role Overview

Provides specialized respiratory therapy procedures to patients with diverse needs and physical abnormalities. Ensures optimal patient care through clinical competency, assessment, and effective communication with healthcare team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical skills necessary for adult, geriatric, neonatal, and pediatric respiratory care.
• Evaluates clinical information via inspection, auscultation, patient review, and laboratory data.
• Reviews diagnostic reports and collaborates with physicians to develop care plans.
• Monitors patient responses, explains therapies, and performs procedures timely and accurately.
• Documents procedures and communicates patient status to team members.
• Ensures equipment functionality, troubleshooting, and proper maintenance.
• Participates in clinical instruction of allied health students and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and registered respiratory therapist license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care techniques, patient assessment, and equipment management.

Experience

Not specified.