Respiratory Therapist-Casual

WVU Medicine; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

WVU Medicine's Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric care under physician orders. You will perform both basic and advanced therapies and ensure equipment safety and quality.

Qualifications include WV licensure, BLS within 30 days, and ACLS/PALS/NRP/STABLE. A minimum of two years' experience is preferred. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the applicable state with WV licensure.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire; ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, POC Technician per department.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced respiratory therapies for neonatal to geriatric patients as ordered.
• Assemble, verify, and maintain respiratory care equipment and perform quality controls.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation for all ages as prescribed.
• Communicate with the care team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain competency and meet department standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Job description

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. To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level):
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP
  • STABLE
  • Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist

Experience

• 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 the 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.

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4
• Shift: Varied (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital
• Cost Center: 201
• PCH Respiratory Care and General Services
• Address: 122 12th Street Princeton 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.

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals - including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children's Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia - and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.