Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & ECMO Specialist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in hospital and department guidelines, applying advanced clinical expertise to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate care.

The role involves collaboration with the healthcare team, documenting and communicating via handoffs, educating patients and families, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, with opportunities for ongoing learning and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from accredited Respiratory Therapy program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, Basic Cardiovascular Life Support.
• No prior experience required; ability to independently apply clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation per guidelines.
• Communicate effectively through documentation, handoffs, and collaboration with the team.
• Educate patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per established standards.
• Support advanced procedures and critical care services as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Respiratory Care Practitioner License

RRT Certification

BCLS

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in hospital and department guidelines, applying advanced clinical expertise to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate care.

The role involves collaboration with the healthcare team, documenting and communicating via handoffs, educating patients and families, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, with opportunities for ongoing learning and tuition assistance.