Respiratory Therapist Registered

Live Well Homecare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) to assess, plan, perform, and evaluate patient respiratory care within a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, managing ventilation and therapies, and educating patients and families. The role may involve shift coordination and mentorship, with collaboration across healthcare teams to ensure safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program; strong communication, clinical assessment and technical skills.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment and collaborate with healthcare teams; respond effectively in emergent situations.
• Comfortable with documentation, monitoring equipment, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans; perform respiratory therapies.
• Manage mechanical ventilation and aerosolized medications.
• Assist with intra-hospital transport and airway management.
• Provide patient and family education; ensure safety and confidentiality.
• Serve as shift coordinator and preceptor; support bronchoscopy procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical assessment

Technical skills

Education

Specialty Training Program graduate

Job description

Role

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) responsible for assessing, planning, performing, and evaluating patient respiratory care.

Role

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) responsible for assessing, planning, performing, and evaluating patient respiratory care.

Key Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop care plans, perform therapeutic modalities (e.g., aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, artificial airway maintenance), manage mechanical ventilation, and provide patient and family education.
• Assist with intra-hospital transport, acute airway management, and invasive monitoring.
• Support discharge planning, adhere to safety and regulatory standards, and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Serve as Shift Coordinator and preceptor, assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and support intra-hospital transport of various patient groups.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program, with excellent communication, clinical assessment, and technical skills.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment, collaborate with healthcare teams, and respond effectively in emergent situations.
• Comfortable with documentation, monitoring equipment, and patient education.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision, flexible savings accounts, life and disability insurance, 401(k), generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, family support, EAP, and voluntary benefits.