Respiratory Therapist

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Charleston is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist. The role involves evaluating and caring for respiratory therapy patients, performing therapeutic procedures, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Candidates must be licensed and possess strong communication skills. Join a team committed to quality healthcare and professional development.

Qualifications

• One year respiratory therapist experience required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages.
• Maintains and troubleshoots respiratory care equipment.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

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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.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and/or other certifications within 30 days of hire based on local hospital policy. Please reference the list below for local hospital requirements:

• BARNS Barnesville: ACLS
• BMC Berkeley Medical Center: POCT Point of Care Technician license through WVDHHR within 30 days of hire; ACLS, PALS, NRP within 6 months of hire
• CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center: ACLS if working in Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab, Point of Care Technician license through WVDHHR within 30 days of hire, must maintain NBRC Credentials
• GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center: ACLS
• HARR Harrison Community Hospital: ACLS
• JMC Jefferson Medical Center: POCT Point of Care Technician license through WVDHHR within 30 days of hire; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months of hire
• PCH Princeton Community Hospital: ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE
• PVH Potomac Valley Hospital: ACLS
• RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital: NRP, POCT Point of Care Technician license through WVDHHR within 30 days of hire
• STJ St. Joseph’s Hospital: ACLS, PALS
• THOM Thomas Memorial: ACLS, PALS, and NRP
• UHC United Hospital Center: ACLS
• UNTWN Uniontown Hospital: ACLS

Experience

• One (1) year 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.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide performance improvement activities.
• Performs 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 for extended periods.
• 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.

Additional Job Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Shift: United States of America

Company: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center: 201 THOM Respiratory Care and General Services

Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics.