Respiratory Therapist

WVU Medicine; Bluefield, Northern (WV, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield seeks a Respiratory Therapist Level I & II to evaluate and care for respiratory therapy patients, administer prescribed services, and support patient families.

The role requires WV licensure, BLS within 30 days, and 3 years of experience; ACLS/PALS/NRP/STABLE preferred. The department emphasizes teamwork and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist registered/licensed in WV or applicable state.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced respiratory procedures for neonatal to geriatric patients as ordered.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and monitor function.
• Initiate, maintain, and discontinue ventilation for various ages as ordered.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide performance improvement activities.
• Maintain clinical and professional competency and complete required training.

Skills

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP

STABLE

POC Technician

Education

Specialty credential NRBRC

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Respiratory Therapist - Level I & II, as defined within the job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed: MD: Respiratory Care Practitioner through Maryland Board of Physicians OH: Respiratory Care Professional through Ohio Board of Medicine PA: Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years respiratory therapist experience. To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
• STABLE
• Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) specialty credential through the NRBRC.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.
• Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
• Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.

THE Respiratory Clinical Ladder

The Respiratory Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality respiratory care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists. To apply for the next level, the respiratory therapist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

• Level 1 No experience required All respiratory therapists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a AS, BS, or higher Attains 2 points in any of the domains
• Level 2 Meets requirements for previous level One year of experience. Attains 4 points in any of the domains
• Level 3 Meets requirements for previous levels Available to Registered Respiratory Therapists Three years of experience Attains 8 points in any of the domains
• Level 4 Meets requirements for previous levels Available to those with a BS or higher Available to Registered Respiratory Therapists Five years of experience, plus one specialty credential Attains 10 points in any of the domains
• Level 5 Meets requirements for previous levels Available to those with a BS or higher Available to Registered Respiratory Therapists Seven years of experience, plus one specialty credential Attains 12 points in any of the domains

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Shift: Varied (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital
• Cost Center: 7309
• PCH Cardiopulmonary Services Bluefield Address: 500 Cherry Street Bluefield West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues.

The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals - including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia - and five institutes.

To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.