Respiratory Therapist: Patient Care & Ventilator Support

Live Well Homecare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellness programs

Employee support services

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to assess patient needs, develop and execute care plans, and collaborate with the healthcare team in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, managing ventilators, educating patients and families, and assisting with transport and airway procedures while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Proven respiratory therapy experience and credentialed RT.
• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy training program.
• Proficiency with advanced respiratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and establish care plans.
• Administer therapies and manage mechanical ventilators.
• Educate patients and families on disease management.
• Assist intra-hospital transport and emergency airway interventions.
• Support procedures including bronchoscopy and line monitoring.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Respiratory therapy experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Protocol adherence

Patient education

Education

Respiratory Therapist credential

Tools

Ventilators

ABG equipment

Job description

Live Well Homecare is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to assess patient needs, develop and execute care plans, and collaborate with the healthcare team in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, managing ventilators, educating patients and families, and assisting with transport and airway procedures while upholding safety and regulatory standards.