Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem/PRN

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend or holiday requirements

Day/Night shift incentives

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide direct patient care across respiratory therapy based on physician orders. You will act as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff, consulting on therapy effectiveness and performing assigned duties.

Responsibilities include delivering respiratory care, consulting with physicians, ensuring therapy effectiveness, and using respiratory care devices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license with NBRC credentials (RRT or CRT).
• PALS and ACLS certifications required for ER roles.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Physical ability to perform duties including lifting and maneuvering equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care.
• Consult with physicians.
• Ensure therapy effectiveness.
• Utilize respiratory care devices.
• Flexibility in shift and hours, with no weekend or holiday requirements; incentives for day or night shifts.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Collaboration

Advocacy

Adaptability

Education

CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

Respiratory care devices

Job description

Role: Respiratory Therapist (RT), providing direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy based on physician orders. Acts as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff, consulting on therapy effectiveness and performing assigned duties.

Responsibilities: Deliver respiratory care, consult with physicians, ensure therapy effectiveness, and utilize respiratory care devices. Flexibility in shift and hours, with no weekend or holiday requirements, and opportunities for day or night shifts with incentives.

Qualifications: Graduate of a CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program, current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license, and NBRC credential (RRT or CRT). PALS and ACLS certifications required for ER roles. Minimum of one year of relevant experience. Physical ability to perform duties, including lifting and maneuvering equipment.

Preferred Skills: Critical care experience is advantageous.

Key Skills: Compassion, professionalism, collaboration, strong advocacy, and adaptability. Proficient in using respiratory care devices and working within a healthcare team.