Respiratory Therapist - Adult (Day)

West Virginia University Hospital, Inc; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing critical respiratory care to patients across all age groups, administering therapeutic services, and ensuring high standards of patient education and safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, be adept at multi-tasking, and demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment. Join a collaborative team that values quality care and professional growth in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.
• Performs diagnostic procedures for patients of all ages.
• Maintains mechanical ventilation for patients.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Registered (LRTR)

Basic Life Support Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Registered (LRTR), or applicable state where services will be performed, or temporary license, if permitted by state regulations. 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.3. ACLS, PALS, NRP, and/or other certifications may be required within 30 days of hire based on local hospital requirements. Please reference the list below for local hospital requirements:
- BARNS: ACLS
- BMC: POCT within 30 days of hire; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months of hire
- CCMC: ACLS if working in Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab
- GRMC: ACLS
- HARR: ACLS
- JMC: POCT within 30 days of hire; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months of hire
- PCH: ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE
- PVH: ACLS
- RMH: NRP
- UHC: ACLS
- UNTWN: ACLS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. Two (2) years respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting.

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 Physician8. 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.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

201 WVUH Respiratory Care and General Services

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest 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.