PRN Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered

WVU; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Morgantown, West Virginia, is seeking a skilled respiratory therapist. You will perform essential therapeutic procedures across various patient demographics and engage actively in quality assurance initiatives. Candidates should possess robust communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team. A minimum of one year’s experience is required, with preferred candidates having two years of experience. This role also includes educating patients and their families on care processes.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a respiratory therapist.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced therapeutic procedures.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Assist with patient and family education.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

One year respiratory therapist experience

Two years respiratory therapist experience (preferred)

Job description

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:** **EXPERIENCE:** 1. One (1) year respiratory therapist experience.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:** **EXPERIENCE:** 1. Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician. 2. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment. 3. Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. 4. Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care. 6. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities. 7. Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician 8. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. 9. Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies. 5. Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds. 1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** 1. Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.2. Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.