Registered Respiratory Therapist

Career Crunch; Beckley (WV); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Career Crunch is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care under medical supervision across hospital areas, performing duties with minimal supervision and ensuring patient safety. Responsibilities include evaluating policies, educating patients, and coordinating with care teams.

The role requires an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, RRT certification, and West Virginia licensure, with potential supervision of staff and involvement in orientation

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Under medical supervision, may deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital.
• Adapts to the particular area of duty assignment and performs special duties.
• May supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners.
• Orientation and in-service education responsibilities may be assigned.
• Follows policies and procedures with minimal supervision and 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.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and emergent situations and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates patients and families about illness and community resources.
• Monitors, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and gases.
• Maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes equipment, and performs maintenance and calibration.

Ausbildung

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care

Graduate of a Program in Discipline

RRT certification NBRC and WV licensure

Jobbeschreibung

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