Respiratory Therapist

Live Well Homecare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Travel Respiratory Therapist (PICU) provides advanced respiratory care to critically ill pediatric patients in PICU settings across acute care facilities. You will manage ventilators, perform respiratory assessments, and implement physician-ordered respiratory therapies.

The role requires rapid response to emergencies, collaboration with PICU nurses and physicians to coordinate care, and meticulous documentation in the EMR while following safety and infection control standards

Qualifications

• Registered/licensed Respiratory Therapist with pediatric/PICU experience.
• Expertise in ventilator management and critical respiratory assessment.
• Excellent clinical judgment in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
• Strong documentation skills and compliance awareness.
• Effective teamwork and communication with multidisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage ventilators and related respiratory equipment.
• Assess patients’ respiratory status and implement interventions.
• Execute physician-ordered therapies and adjust care.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with PICU nurses and physicians to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Follow safety protocols and infection control standards.

Skills

Pediatric/PICU experience

Ventilator management

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Travel Respiratory Therapist (PICU)

Provide advanced respiratory care to critically ill pediatric patients in PICU settings across acute care facilities. Manage ventilators, perform respiratory assessments, and implement physician-ordered respiratory therapies. Rapidly respond to emergencies and support safe, high-acuity patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and manage ventilators and related respiratory equipment
• Assess patients’ respiratory status and recommend/implement appropriate interventions
• Execute physician-ordered therapies and adjust care based on clinical needs
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies
• Collaborate with PICU nurses and physicians to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
• Follow safety protocols and infection control standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered/licensed Respiratory Therapist with strong pediatric/PICU experience
• Expertise in ventilator management and critical respiratory assessment
• Excellent clinical judgment in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
• Strong documentation skills and attention to compliance requirements
• Effective teamwork and communication with multidisciplinary care teams