Respiratory Therapist – Regional Float, Registered

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with the healthcare team across hospital locations. The role involves administering therapies (aerosol medications, oxygen, secretion management), managing mechanical ventilators, monitoring patient status, and participating in discharge planning and education.

Candidates must graduate from a specialty program with at least 2 years of related experience and be able

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to float between multiple hospital locations and work 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Administer therapies such as aerosol medications, oxygen, and secretion management; monitor patients.
• Manage mechanical ventilators and monitor patient status using non-invasive tools.
• Assist in airway management, transport of ventilated patients, and procedures like bronchoscopy.
• Discharge planning, patient education, and serving as charge person when designated.
• Act as preceptor for students and orientees, contributing to clinical training.

Job description

Role Overview:

• The Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessments, develops care plans, and communicates with the healthcare team.
• Responsibilities include administering therapies such as aerosol medications, oxygen, and secretion management, managing mechanical ventilators, and monitoring patient status with non-invasive tools.
• They assist in airway management, transport of ventilated patients, and procedures like bronchoscopy, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Additional duties involve blood gas sampling, patient education, discharge planning, and serving as a charge person when designated.
• They also act as preceptor for students and orientees, contributing to clinical training.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Requires a graduate from a specialty training program, with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to float between multiple hospital locations and work 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends, is essential.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and adherence to safety standards are necessary for success.