Respiratory Therapist

Live Well Homecare; Mississippi; On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Mississippi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care with clinical judgment and specialized skills. The CRT credential and state licensure are required to assess patients, implement plans, administer medications, and educate families.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams, lead clinical care initiatives, participate in ongoing learning, and support quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.

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; ACLS preferred.
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop individualized care plans
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on health management
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members
• Provide clinical leadership and support lifelong learning
• Complete assigned goals and duties

Skills

CRT credential

BLS within 14 days

Recent respiratory care experience

Basic computer skills

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory care using clinical judgment and specialized skills. A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) demonstrates competence by passing NBRC examinations and holds relevant licensure. The role involves assessing patients, implementing and evaluating care plans, administering medications, and educating patients and families. The therapist collaborates with healthcare teams, offers clinical leadership, and supports continuous learning to enhance patient outcomes.

The Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory care using clinical judgment and specialized skills. A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) demonstrates competence by passing NBRC examinations and holds relevant licensure. The role involves assessing patients, implementing and evaluating care plans, administering medications, and educating patients and families. The therapist collaborates with healthcare teams, offers clinical leadership, and supports continuous learning to enhance patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and develop individualized care plans


• Administer prescribed medications and treatments


• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on health management


• Participate in quality improvement activities


• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members


• Provide clinical leadership and support lifelong learning


• Complete assigned goals and duties

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; ACLS preferred


• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation