Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Patient Care Leader

Career Crunch; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care

Graduate of a Program in Discipline

RRT certification NBRC and WV licensure

Job description

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