Respiratory Therapist – Adults Per Diem

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for a per diem position. The role involves evaluating and caring for respiratory therapy patients, administering therapeutic services, and ensuring high-quality patient care. This position requires a licensed respiratory therapist with strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed respiratory therapist.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist with ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients.
• Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation for patients.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Licensed respiratory therapist

Certification in Basic Life Support

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, and 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.
• 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: 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.

• Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
• 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.

• 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 Description

Per Diem Position - Minimum of 36 hours per month

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Shift

Varied (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 Drive

Morgantown

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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