Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess, plan, and administer cardiopulmonary therapies and monitor patient progress in a homecare setting.

The role requires performing ABG and spirometry diagnostics, collaborating with physicians and nurses, educating patients and families, and maintaining strict infection control and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care procedures and diagnostics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety and infection control.
• Ability to adapt to a collaborative healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and administer cardiopulmonary therapies such as oxygen, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management.
• Perform diagnostics including ABGs and spirometry.
• Monitor patient responses and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.
• Accurately document in the EMR.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Infection control

Adaptability

Education

Respiratory Therapist certification

Job description

Role:

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and administer cardiopulmonary therapies such as oxygen, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management.
• Perform diagnostics including ABGs and spirometry.
• Monitor patient responses and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.
• Accurately document in the EMR.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Relevant certification as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care procedures and diagnostics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety and infection control.
• Ability to adapt to a collaborative healthcare environment.