Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Retirement contributions

Employee assistance

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a respiratory therapist to assess patient respiratory care needs, develop and implement treatment plans, and manage modalities such as aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation.

This role focuses on patient-centered care and collaboration within the care team.

Qualifications

• Must have respiratory therapist experience.
• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and technical proficiency are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments.
• Communicate with the care team.
• Perform routine and advanced respiratory procedures.
• Manage artificial airways.
• Assist with intra-hospital transport of ventilated patients.
• Emergency airway management.
• Blood gas analysis.
• Support invasive procedures like bronchoscopy and line placements.

Skills

Respiratory therapy experience

Regulatory knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Education

Specialty training program graduate

Job description

Role Overview: This position involves assessing patient respiratory care needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, and managing therapeutic modalities such as aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation.

Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough patient assessments, communicate with the care team, perform routine and advanced respiratory procedures, manage artificial airways, and assist with intra-hospital transport of ventilated patients. The role includes emergency airway management, blood gas analysis, and supporting invasive procedures like bronchoscopy and line placements.

Qualifications & Skills: Must have respiratory therapist experience, graduate from a specialty training program, and possess strong knowledge of evidence-based practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Effective communication, teamwork, and technical proficiency are essential.

Work Environment & Benefits: Typically performed in a clinical setting, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. Benefits include wellness programs, retirement contributions, employee assistance, and support for work-life balance. Join a team committed to patient-centered care, innovation, safety, and community involvement.