Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Nights

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care in critical settings across our home health and facility network.

You will assess patients, collaborate with healthcare teams to implement individualized plans, educate families, and mentor staff while promoting evidence-based practices and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with science coursework.
• Certifications: RRT, RCP, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required on hire.
• 0–2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced respiratory care including meds, ventilator management, airway procedures, and ABG analysis.
• Assess patients and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients, families, and support systems about respiratory conditions and care strategies.
• Mentor and precept new employees, students, and peers while participating in staff development.
• Ensure patient safety by promoting accurate documentation, medication safety, and adherence to quality initiatives.
• Assist in invasive and non-invasive procedures, pulmonary diagnostics, and cardiac service procedures.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from accredited RT program

Job description

• Provide advanced respiratory care, including medication administration, ventilator management, airway procedures, and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Assess patients and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients, families, and support systems about respiratory conditions and care strategies.
• Mentor and precept new employees, students, and peers while participating in staff development.
• Ensure patient safety by promoting accurate documentation, medication safety, and adherence to quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in invasive and non-invasive procedures, pulmonary diagnostics, and cardiac service procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with a minimum of 20 quarter hours of science.
• Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Professional, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (all required upon hire).
• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and computer skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships.

Key Duties:

Deliver high-quality patient care in critical settings, promote safety and evidence-based practices, and foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment.