Aspiring Respiratory Therapist – Student Role

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Wheeling, WV is seeking a Respiratory Care Aide to provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist. This role requires current licensure as required by the WV State Board, WV Respiratory Care Permit, and Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

You will assist with oxygen devices, aerosol therapies, inhaled medications, spirometry and patient education as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Requires good interpersonal communication with patients, staff and physicians.
• Must multi-task, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Current licensure as required by WV state board for respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain low flow oxygen devices (≤6 LPM) including nasal cannula or simple mask.
• Set up and maintain aerosol devices with FiO2 ≤ 50%.
• Deliver medications via spontaneous nebulizer.
• Deliver meds via MDI or dry powder inhaler.
• Measure peak flow, simple spirometry, and pulse oximetry.
• Administer airway clearance therapies (therapy vest, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning).
• Communicate with healthcare team regarding patient care.
• Educate patients and families with other team members.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking & problem solving

Education

WV Respiratory Care Permit

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

WVU Medicine in Wheeling, WV is seeking a Respiratory Care Aide to provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist. This role requires current licensure as required by the WV State Board, WV Respiratory Care Permit, and Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

You will assist with oxygen devices, aerosol therapies, inhaled medications, spirometry and patient education as part of a collaborative healthcare team.