Respiratory Therapist

Live Well Homecare; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Travel Allied Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-acuity respiratory care to critically ill patients in ICU settings across partner facilities in Washington.

You will manage ventilators, perform ABGs, assist airway management, and coordinate with ICU teams while maintaining compliant documentation and adapting to new hospital environments.

Qualifications

• High-acuity respiratory care in ICU settings.
• Ventilator management and ABG handling.
• Effective collaboration with ICU teams.
• Comfort with digital tools and compliant documentation.
• Ability to adapt to new hospital environments.
• Strong focus on clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy for critically ill patients.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and monitor ventilators.
• Perform and interpret ABGs.
• Assist with airway management.
• Coordinate with ICU staff on care plans.
• Maintain documentation and safety standards.
• Adapt to new facilities and workflows.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Critical care

Teamwork & communication

Documentation accuracy

Adaptability

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

Digital tools for staffing

Job description

Travel Allied Respiratory Therapist (ICU)

Provide high-acuity respiratory care to critically ill patients in ICU settings. Manage and monitor ventilators, perform arterial blood gases (ABGs), and support airway management. Collaborate with ICU teams to ensure safe, effective patient care and strong clinical outcomes.

Use modern digital tools to handle staffing/contract processes, adapt quickly to new hospital environments, and maintain compliance.

Key Duties

• Deliver respiratory therapy for critically ill patients
• Operate, troubleshoot, and monitor ventilators
• Perform and interpret ABGs
• Assist with airway management and related interventions
• Coordinate with ICU staff to support patient care plans
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow safety standards
• Adapt efficiently to new facilities and workflows

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered/licensed Respiratory Therapist with ICU experience
• Strong critical care and ventilator management skills
• Competence with ABG procedures
• Effective teamwork and communication in high-acuity settings
• Comfort using digital tools and maintaining compliant documentation
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new hospital environments