Respiratory Therapist

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in alignment with physician orders and clinical standards.

Responsibilities include care coordination, rounds participation with physicians and nurses, and acting as a respiratory consultant across hospital services. Certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC-RRT) are required; operational duties cover documentation and infection control.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current Georgia Respiratory Care license.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience preferred.
• Mandatory certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC-RRT.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Care Coordinator; develop and adjust patient care plans based on evidence and protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and clinicians during rounds; demonstrate expertise in invasive and non-invasive procedures, medications, and equipment.
• Serve as a respiratory consultant across hospital services; participate in quality improvement and clinical research; educate patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain certifications and ensure accurate documentation and equipment maintenance; support infection control policies.
• Assist in emergencies including airway management and rapid response; support discharges and transport.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Role Overview

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care aligned with physician orders and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Acts as a Care Coordinator, developing and adjusting patient care plans based on evidence and protocols. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and clinicians during daily rounds, demonstrating expertise in invasive and non-invasive procedures, respiratory medications, and equipment. Serves as a respiratory consultant across hospital services, participates in quality improvement and clinical research, and educates patients, families, and clinical staff. Maintains certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT, and ensures accurate documentation and equipment maintenance. Assists in emergency situations, including airway management and rapid response teams, and supports patient discharges and transport while adhering to infection control policies.

Qualifications & Skills

Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, current Georgia Respiratory Care license, and a minimum of 2 years of critical care experience preferred. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT are mandatory. Strong communication, clinical judgment, and patient-centered care skills are essential.