Respiratory Therapist II (RRT)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Savannah, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver complex respiratory care in critical care settings, perform ventilator management, administer medications, and assess patients.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, patient education, mentorship of new staff, and participation in quality improvement initiatives, with a focus on safety and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical experience, with ≥6 months in critical care.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC-RRT or RCP.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Strong communication and critical thinking; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, documentation, and education.
• Perform ventilator and airway management.
• Assess patient needs and collaborate with the care team.
• Educate patients and mentor staff; participate in quality improvement.
• Assist in procedures and pulmonary diagnostics as needed.
• Promote medication safety and policy compliance.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Aerosolized medication administration

Arterial blood gas analysis

Critical care experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Role:

Respiratory Therapist II, responsible for delivering complex respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment in critical care settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care, documentation, and education, promoting a team-oriented environment.
• Perform ventilator management, airway management, aerosolized medication administration, and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Assess patient needs, collaborate with healthcare team members, and ensure safe, quality care aligned with evidence-based practices.
• Educate patients, mentor new staff, and participate in staff development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in invasive/non-invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostic testing as needed.
• Support a safe environment by promoting medication safety, accurate documentation, and compliance with policies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT or RCP.
• Preferred education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and computer skills; ability to establish effective working relationships.

Additional duties include:

supporting staff development, ensuring compliance with policies, and participating in performance improvement activities.