Registered Respiratory Therapist

Career Crunch; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Respiratory Therapist, Registered (RRT), is needed to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a hospital setting in Beckley, West Virginia. Under supervision, you will measure lung capacity, analyze blood gases, deliver therapy, monitor outcomes, and educate patients and families.

The role requires an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care and NBRC-registered status with state licensing, with potential supervisory responsibilities and ongoing equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and state license.
• Ability to adapt to hospital-area duties and supervise others when required.

Responsibilities

• Measure lung capacity and analyze blood gases.
• Deliver and assess response to prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Monitor patient condition and document changes accurately.
• Educate patients and families about illness and community resources.
• Disassemble, clean, and sterilize equipment; perform preventive maintenance.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

Job description

A Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT who excels in this role:

• Under medical supervision, may be required to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital.
• Adapts to the particular area of duty assignment and performs special duties required by the assignment.
• May be required to supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners.
• May be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities.
• Carries out assigned duties and responsibilities according to policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director for Cardiopulmonary Services with only minimal or indirect supervision and frequently makes independent decisions.
• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Must-Have Requirements

1. Graduate of a Program in Discipline
2. Minimum of an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care
3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.; and licensed by the State of West Virginia