Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Live Well Homecare; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Danville, PA is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess patient respiratory needs, plan and perform treatments, and collaborate with the healthcare team.

The role includes managing ventilators and oxygen therapy, educating patients and families, and supporting transports and emergency airway procedures, with opportunities for professional growth.

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

• Assess patient respiratory needs and plan treatments.
• Perform treatments including oxygen therapy and ventilator support.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and equipment.
• Assist with intra-hospital transports and emergency airway management.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Patient assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Education

Graduate from a 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.