Respiratory Therapist

ISHR; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Equity

Work from home

Paid time off

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off package

Employee Assistance Program

Educational and tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Beckley, West Virginia. The role includes delivering respiratory care under supervision, supervising other practitioners, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care, critical thinking skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers medical, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Program in Discipline required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care services to patients.
• Supervise other respiratory care practitioners.
• Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures.
• Educate patients and families about illnesses.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care

Job description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a Program in Discipline - Required
• Minimum of an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care.

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - to be obtained within 6 months
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - to be obtained within 6 months
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) - to be obtained within 6 months

Licenses

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.; and licensed by the State of West Virginia.
• Possess advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and other sciences related to respiratory care and be able to demonstrate these to others.
• Demonstrated ability to use tact and judgment when dealing with physicians, nurses, other hospital employees, patients and patients families.
• Demonstrated verbal ability to explain various procedures being performed to patients and patients families.
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Equity
• Work from home
• Paid time off
• 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development opportunities and CE assistance