Registered Respiratory Therapist

Staffingine LLC; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffingine LLC in Beckley, WV is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care services across hospital areas under medical supervision. The role requires adapting to different duty areas and may include supervision of other respiratory care practitioners.

You will measure lung capacity, analyze blood gas samples, deliver therapy per plan of care, monitor patient condition, document findings, and educate patients and families about illness and community resources.

Qualifications

• Under medical supervision delivers respiratory care as needed.
• Might supervise other respiratory care practitioners.
• Educates patients and families about illness and resources.
• Follows policies approved by the Medical Director for Cardiopulmonary Services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care services per plan of care.
• Monitor patient condition and document findings.
• Manage equipment, supplies, and maintenance.
• Respond to codes and emergencies when required.
• Educate patients and families about treatment and community resources.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Clinical Supervision

Plan of Care

Independent Decision Making

Tools

Blood Gas Analyzer

Job description

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job Location: Beckley, WV
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

• 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.