Respiratory Therapist

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Collierville, TN is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to deliver patient-focused respiratory care. Responsibilities include assessing patients, implementing and evaluating care plans, administering prescribed medications, and educating patients and families.

The role requires a state license and CRT credential, plus recent clinical experience. BLS within 14 days of hire is required; ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state license and CRT credential
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience
• Basic computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office)
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ABG endorsement preferred
• Preferred: 1 year hospital experience and ACLS certification

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients
• Implementing and evaluating care plans
• Administering prescribed medications
• Educating patients and families
• Collaborating with healthcare team
• Providing clinical leadership
• Supporting ongoing learning
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Skills

CRT credential

Clinical respiratory care experience

Basic computer skills

Education

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

ACLS certification

Job description

Provides respiratory care utilizing critical thinking skills as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Responsibilities include

• assessing patients

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care utilizing critical thinking skills as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Responsibilities include

• assessing patients
• implementing and evaluating care plans
• administering prescribed medications
• educating patients and families
• collaborating with healthcare team
• providing clinical leadership, and
• supporting ongoing learning

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current state license and CRT credential
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience
• Basic computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office)
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ABG endorsement preferred
• Preferred: 1 year hospital experience and ACLS certification