Respiratory Therapist

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. in Wheeling, West Virginia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and care for patients and administer prescribed respiratory therapies.

You will operate respiratory care equipment and work as part of the healthcare team to support neonatal through geriatric patients. The ideal candidate holds WV licensure, obtains BLS within 30 days, and has at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (WV) as per state board requirements.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE certifications encouraged/required as applicable.

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 prescribed.
• Communicate effectively with the health care team regarding patient care.
• Educate patients and families and participate in staff education.
• Participate in department quality assurance and hospital-wide improvement activities.
• Perform diagnostic procedures as ordered and maintain clinical competencies.
• Maintain readiness to apply department competencies and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist WV

BLS certification within 30 days

ACLS

PALS

NRP

STABLE

Job description

## Respiratory TherapistApplylocations: Wheeling Hospital (WHH)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-40642## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. 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, as defined within the job description.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. 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 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.**EXPERIENCE:**1. One (1) year respiratory therapist experience.**To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)**1. ACLS2. PALS3. NRP4. STABLE5. Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Registered Respiratory Therapist**EXPERIENCE:**1. 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.1. Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician. 2. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment. 3. Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. 4. Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care. 5. Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team. 6. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities. 7. Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician 8. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. 9. Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time. 2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians. 2. Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.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 domainsLevel 2* Meets requirements for previous level* One year of experience.* Attains 4 points in any of the domainsLevel 3* Meets requirements for previous levels* Available to Registered Respiratory Therapists* Three years of experience* Attains 8 points in any of the domainsLevel 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 domainsLevel 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:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.**Cost Center:**201 WH Respiratory Care and General Services**Address:**1 Medical Park DriveWheelingWest Virginia