Respiratory Therapist — Neonatal to Geriatric Care

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, West Virginia, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide evaluation and care for patients and administer prescribed respiratory therapies. Minimum qualifications include state licensure (WV/MD/OH/PA), BLS within 30 days, and 2+ years of experience.

Preferred qualifications include Registered Respiratory Therapist and ongoing departmental certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, and Point of Care Technician).

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist in applicable state (WV, MD, OH, PA).
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, and Point of Care Technician requirements as established by department.
• Two years respiratory therapist experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced respiratory therapies for neonatal to geriatric patients as ordered by physician.
• Maintains and checks respiratory care equipment and performs quality controls.
• Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for multiple age groups.
• Communicates with healthcare team about patient care and education for patients and families.
• Participates in department quality assurance and hospital-wide improvement activities.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as ordered by physician and maintains competency.

Skills

Licensed respiratory therapist

ACLS

PALS

NRP

STABLE

Point of Care Technician

Education

WV Licensed Respiratory Therapist

MD: Respiratory Care Practitioner

OH: Respiratory Care Professional

PA: Respiratory Therapist

LRCT/LRTR WV

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

PCH Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, West Virginia, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide evaluation and care for patients and administer prescribed respiratory therapies. Minimum qualifications include state licensure (WV/MD/OH/PA), BLS within 30 days, and 2+ years of experience.

Preferred qualifications include Registered Respiratory Therapist and ongoing departmental certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, and Point of Care Technician).