Respiratory Therapist, Registered

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess patient respiratory needs, plan and perform treatments, and collaborate with healthcare teams.

The role includes conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, managing oxygen therapy and ventilators, and educating patients and families. It requires adaptability for shift work with weekends and holidays in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Proficiency in managing mechanical ventilators, airway management, and patient assessment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; adherence to standards of care and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop care plans, manage therapeutic modalities including oxygen therapy and ventilators, provide patient and family education, assist with intra-hospital transports, and support emergency airway management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements; collect and analyze arterial blood gases, and assist with procedures like bronchoscopy and invasive line placement.

Skills

Mechanical ventilators

Airway management

Patient assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Specialty Training Program in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Role: Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist responsible for assessing patient respiratory needs, planning and performing treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop care plans, manage therapeutic modalities including oxygen therapy and ventilators, provide patient and family education, assist with intra-hospital transports, and support emergency airway management. Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, collect and analyze arterial blood gases, and assist with procedures like bronchoscopy and invasive line placement.

Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Respiratory Therapy; proficiency in managing mechanical ventilators, airway management, and patient assessment; strong communication and teamwork skills; adherence to standards of care and safety protocols.

Additional Details: Responsibilities typically performed in a clinical environment with opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and community involvement. The role involves shift work with a rotation pattern, including weekends and holidays.