Respiratory Therapist — Airway & Ventilation Expert

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital; Ripley (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV, seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care per physician orders, using established standards and practices.

You will manage oxygen therapy, ventilation support, and patient monitoring across age groups, document progress, and participate in continuous quality improvement and safety programs. This on-site role offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold West Virginia LRTC license.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy per physician orders according to standards.
• Set up equipment and administer treatments (oxygen, humidity, airway management, ventilation, etc.).
• Chart treatments, responses, and patient progress.
• Draw blood for laboratory tests as required.

Skills

Ventilator management

Pulmonary function testing

Patient education

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Certified (LRTC)

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Current BLS and ACLS

Job description

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV, seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care per physician orders, using established standards and practices.

You will manage oxygen therapy, ventilation support, and patient monitoring across age groups, document progress, and participate in continuous quality improvement and safety programs. This on-site role offers opportunities for professional development.