Registered Respiratory Therapist / Full Time / Nights

Wood County Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

Wood County Hospital is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. You will deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and monitor patient responses to therapies during hospitalization.

The role requires an Associate degree in respiratory therapy, RRT credential, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days of hire, with opportunities to educate patients and families and participate

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy from a CoARC approved program.
• RRT credential through NBRC.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough respiratory assessments and develop treatment plans with the care team.
• Deliver respiratory therapies and monitor patient responses.
• Perform diagnostic tests (e.g., ABG) and provide emergency interventions as needed.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and care practices.
• Ensure safety and coordination of care during hospitalization and post-discharge.

Skills

RRT credentialed NBRC

BLS within 90 days

ACLS within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

NRP within 90 days

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

## Registered Respiratory Therapist / Full Time / NightsApplylocations: Main Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-2026-0307Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.Registered Respiratory Therapist / Full Time / NightsThe Registered Respiratory Therapist provides high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. The Registered Respiratory Therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes through assessment, treatment, monitoring of clinical responses, emergency response, and provide education to promote recovery, improved quality of life and long-term health outcomes. Registered Respiratory Therapist is an onsite position.**Essential Functions*** Conduct thorough respiratory assessments, collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and/or Medical Director to develop individualized treatment plans, and evaluate patient responses to therapies.* Deliver respiratory treatments and rehabilitation regimens, ensuring patient safety, exercise tolerance, and clinical effectiveness. Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.* Perform diagnostic tests (e.g., blood gas analysis) and provide emergency interventions such as CPR, airway management, and mechanical ventilation when needed.* Educate patients, families, and healthcare teams on disease management, lifestyle modifications, respiratory care practices, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.* Manage program logistics, including scheduling, equipment, insurance, and communication with healthcare providers to ensure seamless care during hospitalization and post-discharge.* Prepare, prevent, protect and respond to support our culture of safety.* Works hours per week in accordance with offer letter or per attributes of position at transfer request. May be expected to work longer hours as necessary.* Other duties as assigned.**Requirements**Education: Associate degree in respiratory therapy from a CoARC approved programLicense: Ohio licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) through the Ohio State Medical BoardExperience: NoneCertification:* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)* BLS within 90 days of hire* ACLS within 90 days of hire* PALS within 90 days of hire* NRP within 90 days of hire**Preferred**Education: Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or related healthcare fieldLicense: NoneExperience: One (1) year of acute care experience and/or Two (2) years in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. **Benefit Summary:**Join our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state of the art technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career.We’ll also reward your hard work with:· Great health, dental and vision plans· Competitive wages· Prescription drug coverage· Flexible spending accounts· Life insurance w/AD&D· Generous short term and long term disability plans· Employer-matched 403(b)· Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan· Vacation and Holiday time· Generous tuition reimbursement· And a lot more!**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**1. In an 8 to 12-hour workday, employee stands/walks (hours at one time): [] 0-2 [] 2-4 [] 4-6 [] 6-8 [X] 9-122. In an 8 to 12-hour workday, employees sit (hours at one time/hours during the day): [X] 0-2 [] 2-4 [] 4-6 [] 6-8 [] 9-123. Employee lifts: [] up to 10 [] 10-20 [] 20-50 [X] over 50#4. Lifting as indicated in item 3 above is performed during the workday: [] occasionally [X] frequently [] continuously# 5. Employee uses hands for repetitive: a. Simple grasping: [X] yes [] no b. Pushing/pulling [X] yes [] no c. Fine manipulation [X] yes [] no6. Employee uses feet for repetitive movement in operating foot controls: [] yes [X] no7. Employee must be able to: a. Bend [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at all b. Squat [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at all c. Kneel [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at all d. Climb [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at all