Respiratory Therapist

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to adults, children, and neonatal patients in a homecare setting. The role includes assessment, therapy administration, monitoring, and meticulous documentation of clinical progress.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, interpret patient data, ensure equipment readiness, and contribute to student instruction when applicable.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program is required.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist License is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care techniques, equipment, and patient monitoring is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical competencies to deliver respiratory care effectively.
• Provide specialized care to adult, geriatric, neonatal, and pediatric populations.
• Collect and assess clinical data, review medical records, blood gases, and lab results.
• Interpret x-ray and radiology reports, discuss patient care with physicians, and make recommendations.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, administer procedures promptly, and document all activities.
• Communicate pertinent information to the healthcare team and ensure equipment functions properly, troubleshooting as needed.
• Participate in clinical instruction of students and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Accredited RT Program

State Licensure

RRT License

BLS Certification

Respiratory Care Knowledge

Job description

Role Overview

The Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of respiratory therapy procedures tailored to patients with diverse needs and conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical competencies to deliver respiratory care effectively.
• Provide specialized care to adult, geriatric, neonatal, and pediatric populations.
• Collect and assess clinical data, review medical records, blood gases, and lab results.
• Interpret x-ray and radiology reports, discuss patient care with physicians, and make recommendations.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, administer procedures promptly, and document all activities.
• Communicate pertinent information to the healthcare team and ensure equipment functions properly, troubleshooting as needed.
• Participate in clinical instruction of students and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program (required).
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state (required).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist License (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire (required).
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care techniques, equipment, and patient monitoring.

Experience

Not specified.