Respiratory Therapist-PCH/Bluefield( Sign_On Bonus Eligible)

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and provide respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Duties include vent management, equipment QC, and patient education, under physician orders and with collaboration from the care team.

This role requires WV licensure and adherence to departmental competencies, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and system-wide quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, and POC Technician certifications as established by WV department of health.

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 with the healthcare team regarding patient care.
• Provides patient and family education with other team members.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide performance improvement.
• Performs diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency.
• Demonstrates ability to perform all department competencies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist WV

MD: Respiratory Care Practitioner MD

Respiratory Care Professional OH

Respiratory Therapist PA

LRTC/LRTR WV

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:
• 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

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist

Experience

• Two (2) years 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:

• 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.

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 levelsAvailable 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

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

PCH Princeton Community Hospital

Cost Center

7309 PCH Cardiopulmonary Services Bluefield

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.