Respiratory Therapist, PRN, Night

ScionHealth; Logan (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Regional Medical Center in southern West Virginia seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver advanced respiratory care across the lifespan. The RRT will manage ventilator settings, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications include graduation from a two-year AMA-approved program leading to RRT eligibility, NBRC credential, and current state license, with ACLS/PALS/NRP per facility policy.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of respiratory pathophysiology, equipment, and treatment protocols.
• Excellent assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to function under pressure and during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages ventilator settings based on patient condition.
• Performs arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function tests, ECG interpretation support.
• Assists with rapid response and code blue interventions.
• Delivers age-specific therapy to neonates through geriatrics.
• Educates patients and staff on respiratory treatments and equipment.
• Leads or participates in staff orientation and competency evaluations.
• Maintains timely documentation of assessments, therapies, and outcomes.
• Ensures disinfection and proper maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• Participates in quality improvement and performance monitoring.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Assessment & problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership & mentoring

EMR proficiency

Mobility & stamina

Education

Two-year AMA-approved program leading to RRT eligibility

Job description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) delivers advanced respiratory care for patients across the lifespan with both acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. The RRT performs critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manages mechanical ventilation, and provides emergency respiratory support. The RRT functions as a clinical expert and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Independently manages ventilator settings based on patient condition, blood gases, and physician direction.
• Performs advanced diagnostics such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, EKG interpretation, and bronchoscopy support.
• Assists with rapid response and code blue interventions.
• Provides age-specific therapy to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Educates patients and staff regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and disease management.
• Leads or assists in staff orientation, training, and competency evaluations.
• Maintains documentation of all assessments, therapies, and outcomes in a timely manner.
• Ensures proper disinfection, maintenance, and operation of all respiratory equipment.
• Participates in quality improvement and performance monitoring initiatives.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Advanced clinical knowledge of respiratory pathophysiology, equipment, and treatment protocols.
• Excellent assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to function effectively under pressure and during emergencies.
• Proficient with electronic medical record systems and documentation.
• Able to lift and transport up to 50 lbs and work prolonged shifts.
• Demonstrates leadership and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to RRT eligibility.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within time frame required by facility policy.

Experience

• Three years of experience in respiratory therapy preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency in ventilator management, diagnostic testing, and critical care procedures.