Respiratory Therapist - Adult (Night)

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and care for respiratory therapy patients. Responsibilities include administering prescribed therapies and performing diagnostic procedures for all age groups.

Minimum qualifications include a valid respiratory license and certifications in Basic Life Support. Preferred qualifications include two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist. The position offers a night shift schedule of 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist by applicable state.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Completed ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for respiratory therapy patients.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.
• Perform procedures for patients across all age groups.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving abilities

Decision-making abilities

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Certification in Basic Life Support

Job description

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Completed department-level requirements: ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, Point of Care Technician through West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 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.

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.

SCHEDULE

Weekly hours: 24

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

COMPANY

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

ADDRESS

1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia