What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem position at LiveWell Homecare Agency?
Role Overview: This position involves assessing patient respiratory needs, planning, performing, and evaluating treatments, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) provides routine therapies such as aerosolized medications, oxygen, and airway management, including mechanical ventilation. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care plan development, emergency airway management, arterial blood gas collection, and assisting with procedures like bronchoscopy and invasive monitoring. The role requires adherence to safety standards, regulatory compliance, and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Key Duties:
- Perform thorough patient assessments and establish care plans.
- Administer therapeutic modalities and manage mechanical ventilators.
- Educate patients and families on disease management.
- Assist with intra-hospital transport and emergency airway interventions.
- Support medical procedures, including bronchoscopy and monitoring line placement.
- Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Qualifications & Skills: Proven respiratory therapy experience, graduate from a specialty training program, and proficiency with advanced equipment. Strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to protocols are essential.
Work Environment & Benefits: The role is performed in a clinical setting with opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and community involvement. Benefits include healthcare coverage, wellness programs, and employee support services.