Respiratory Therapist

mhnetwork; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care services under medical supervision across the hospital, including critical care units and emergency areas.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment, and monitoring; the RRT must meet WV licensure and NBRC requirements, with graduation from an AMA-accredited program. Two years CC experience is preferred; ACLS/PALS are beneficial.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required by NBRC.
• WV license as Respiratory Therapist required.
• Graduate from AMA accredited respiratory care program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care services throughout the hospital, including ICUs and emergency areas.
• Provide patient assessment, treatment, and monitoring under medical supervision.
• Demonstrate competency for neonatal through geriatric patient populations.

Skills

RRT certification

ACLS

PALS

Critical care experience

Education

AMA accredited respiratory care education program

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist.

The Respiratory Therapist shall deliver respiratory CARE services, under medical supervision, throughout the hospital including critical care units (NICU, PICU, BICU, ICU, SICU, CCU) medical and surgical floors, emergency and recovery rooms. The Registered Respiratory Therapist must be able to adapt to the particular areas of duty assignment and must be able to perform special duties required by the assignment.

Applicant must be recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.). Current WV Respiratory Care license is required a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Graduation from an AMA accredited respiratory care education program for Respiratory Therapist.

Candidates interviewed for this role will be asked to present proof of required degrees, certificates and/or certifications at the time of the interview. Candidates unwilling or unable to provide said documentation will not be considered.

• Two-years experience in the critical care area, NICU, PICU, and Adult ICU is preferred.
• RRT by National Board for Respiratory Care required
• WV State Licensure for Respiratory Care required
• ACLS and PALS preferred
• Minimum of up to 1 year required. 1-2 years preferred
• The individual must posses the skills and competencies necessary for providing respiratory care services to patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatric.