Clinical Specialist Respiratory

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Health System in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and advanced respiratory care procedures across adult critical care units, children’s hospital transport, pediatric/neonatal units, ED and general patient care areas.

The role develops and monitors practices, leads in quality improvement, and participates in the Clinical Ladder program to advance professional development. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory care.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state where services are performed.
• MD: Respiratory Care Practitioner through Maryland Board of Physicians.
• OH: Respiratory Care Professional through Ohio Board of Medicine.
• PA: Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.
• WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Serve as clinical resource for area of responsibility.
• Monitor and assure clinical competency of Respiratory Care personnel.
• Lead development and implementation of Respiratory Care practices.
• Participate in achievement of department goals and objectives.
• Mentor new employees and others in the team.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team about patient care.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide performance improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Performs routine and advance respiratory care procedures according to established standards in the blood gas laboratory, adult critical care units, children’s hospital transport, pediatric/neonatal critical care units, emergency department and/or general patient care areas of WVU Medicine. Develops and monitors practices and procedures in clinical specialty area. Adheres to the established performance expectations for WVU Medicine employees in the areas of people, service, performance improvement, and shared values and culture. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Respiratory Therapist Clinical ladder as defined within the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Associate’s degree.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed.
• MD: Respiratory Care Practitioner through Maryland Board of Physicians.
• OH: Respiratory Care Professional through Ohio Board of Medicine.
• PA: Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.
• WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience

• Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.

To be Completed as Established by Department (Administered at Department level)

• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
• STABLE
• Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Serve as key clinical resource for area of responsibility.
• Monitor and assure clinical competency of Respiratory Care personnel in clinical area of responsibility.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Respiratory Care practices.
• Actively participate in achievement of goals and objectives of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Serve as a positive role model for Respiratory Care staff and other members of the healthcare team.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Actively participate in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• Complete special projects to assist in attainment of the goals and objectives of the department and the Hospital.
• Provides mentorship to new employees.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

Working Environment

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

Skills and Abilities

• Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
• Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.

The Clinical Specialist Respiratory Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality respiratory care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists.

To apply for the next level, the clinical specialists must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1

• Two years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Attains 2 points in any of the domains.

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• Six years of Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Attains 4 points in any of the domains.

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• Ten years of Respiratory Therapist experience, plus one specialty credential.
• Attains 8 points in any of the domains.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 4201 WVUH CH Pediatrics Respiratory Care and General Services

Address

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.