Respiratory Therapist – Days

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Marietta, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care in critical care settings. You will manage ventilators and airway procedures, perform invasive and non-invasive therapies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include arterial blood gas analysis, medication administration, patient assessment, education, mentoring staff, and promoting evidence-based practices while ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program (required).
• Active certifications: NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (required).
• 0–2 years of clinical experience, with at least six months in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care in critical care settings with independent decision-making.
• Manage ventilators and airway procedures.
• Administer medications, assess patients, and collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families tailored to individual needs.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive procedures and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Mentor new staff and promote quality, evidence-based practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

Associates degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, primarily in critical care settings, demonstrating independent decision-making and protocol management for ventilators and airway procedures.
Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessment, collaboration with healthcare teams, and patient education tailored to individual needs.
It involves performing invasive and non-invasive procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, and supporting patient safety initiatives.
The role also includes mentoring new staff, promoting quality and evidence-based practices, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
Qualifications require an associate’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program, and active certifications such as NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
Ideal candidates have 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least six months in critical care, strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and computer proficiency.
Join to contribute to compassionate patient care and professional growth in a collaborative environment.