Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Critical Care Expert

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and care for patients across neonatal to geriatric populations. You will administer prescribed respiratory therapies and support patient education as part of the care team.

The role requires a state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and at least three years of experience in respiratory therapy.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Three (3) years respiratory therapist experience.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE to be completed at department level.
• One (1) specialty credential through the NRBRC.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician.
• Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment with quality controls.
• Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for all ages as ordered.
• Communicates with the healthcare team regarding patient care.
• Assists with patient and family education and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Performs diagnostic procedures for various age groups as ordered by the physician.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (state license)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP

STABLE

Specialty credential (NRBRC)

Job description

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and care for patients across neonatal to geriatric populations. You will administer prescribed respiratory therapies and support patient education as part of the care team.

The role requires a state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and at least three years of experience in respiratory therapy.