Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist | Clinical Ladder Growth

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care for neonatal through geriatric patients. The role involves ventilatory support, diagnostic procedures, and active participation in quality improvement efforts.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, provide patient and family education, and uphold clinical competencies across departments. Night shifts are included.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of respiratory therapist experience.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, and WV POC Technician.
• One NRBRC specialty credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.
• Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Clinical teamwork

Education

LRTR WV

MD Respiratory Care Practitioner

OH Respiratory Care Professional

PA Respiratory Therapist

Job description

PCH Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care for neonatal through geriatric patients. The role involves ventilatory support, diagnostic procedures, and active participation in quality improvement efforts.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, provide patient and family education, and uphold clinical competencies across departments. Night shifts are included.