Acute Care Respiratory Therapist – Ventilators & Code Response

Logan Regional Medical Center, LLC; Logan (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed community hospital in southern West Virginia, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients of all ages, including ventilator management and diagnostic testing, in collaboration with the healthcare team.

The role requires CRT or RRT eligibility, a current state license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP as per policy; acute-care experience is preferred, with commitment to safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
• CRT or RRT eligibility required.
• Current state license as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP as required by policy.
• Experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments.
• Manages and monitors mechanical ventilators and performs parameter adjustments.
• Obtains and interprets arterial blood gases and communicates results.
• Conducts pulmonary function testing and 12-lead EKGs.
• Documents care delivered and communicates patient responses.
• Assists with quality improvement activities and engages in teamwork.
• Responds to emergencies and supports code readiness.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Patient communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Safety and PPE management

Education

Two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed community hospital in southern West Virginia, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients of all ages, including ventilator management and diagnostic testing, in collaboration with the healthcare team.

The role requires CRT or RRT eligibility, a current state license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP as per policy; acute-care experience is preferred, with commitment to safety and infection control.