Respiratory Therapist - Registered, Night Shift

Live Well Homecare; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess and plan patient respiratory care, manage ventilators, and educate patients and families. You will collaborate with the healthcare team, perform assessments, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance within protocol-driven care.

The role involves supporting intra-hospital transport and assisting with diagnostic procedures while maintaining high standards of patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty training program in respiratory therapy.
• Proficient in therapeutic modalities and ventilator management.
• Ability to work independently within protocol-driven care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop care plans.
• Manage mechanical ventilation and transport patients within the hospital.
• Document care, adhere to safety protocols, and protect patient confidentiality.
• Support intra-hospital transport and assist with diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Ventilator management

Emergency airway procedures

Therapeutic modalities

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Specialty respiratory therapy program

Job description

Role:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, and provides patient respiratory care, including therapeutic modalities, ventilator management, airway support, and patient education. They collaborate with the healthcare team, perform assessments, and ensure safety and compliance with standards. They assist with procedures like bronchoscopy and invasive monitoring, and manage emergency airway situations.

Role:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, and provides patient respiratory care, including therapeutic modalities, ventilator management, airway support, and patient education. They collaborate with the healthcare team, perform assessments, and ensure safety and compliance with standards. They assist with procedures like bronchoscopy and invasive monitoring, and manage emergency airway situations.

Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough patient evaluations, develop care plans, perform treatments, manage mechanical ventilation, and transport patients within the hospital. Maintain documentation, adhere to safety protocols, and protect patient confidentiality. Support intra-hospital transport and assist with diagnostic procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate from a specialty training program in respiratory therapy. Demonstrate proficiency in therapeutic modalities, ventilator management, and emergency airway procedures. Ability to work independently within protocol-driven care, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Duties:

Perform patient assessments, execute treatment plans, manage ventilators, provide patient and family education, and assist with invasive procedures. Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, ensure patient safety, and contribute to evidence-based practice and quality care initiatives.