Respiratory Therapist

WVU Medicine; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine invites qualified respiratory therapists to join our team at GMH Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. You will provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients and administer prescribed services.

The role requires state licensure as a respiratory therapist, BLS within 30 days, and certifications as applicable. You'll work Monday–Friday 6pm to 2am with 40 hours weekly, supporting a wide range of patients and participating in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist in the applicable state.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE or related certifications where required.
• Strong patient care and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced respiratory therapies for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients as ordered.
• Assemble, check, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment.
• Initiate, maintain, and discontinue mechanical ventilation as directed by physicians.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team regarding patient care.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory therapies.
• Support departmental quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Perform diagnostic procedures for various age groups as ordered by physicians.
• Maintain clinical and professional competency according to standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

BLS within 30 days of hire

ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Licensed 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 Certified (LRTC) or Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 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

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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

Monday through Friday. 6pm to 2am. Evening shift.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: GMH Grant Memorial Hospital Cost Center: 201 GMH Respiratory Care and General Services

Address: 117 Hospital Drive Petersburg 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.