Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Acute Care Impact

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

Job summary

Logan Regional Medical Center in southern West Virginia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include ventilator management, diagnostic testing, and emergency procedures in a collaborative care setting.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with clinical policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to CRT or RRT eligibility.
• Current state license or certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• BLS required within facility policy.
• ACLS required within facility policy.
• PALS and NRP per facility requirements within time frame required by facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning.
• Assists with emergency interventions, including manual resuscitation and code response.
• Manages and monitors mechanical ventilators, including parameter adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Obtains and interprets arterial blood gases and communicates results.
• Conducts pulmonary function testing and 12-lead EKGs; identifies life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains and calibrates respiratory equipment according to infection control guidelines.
• Documents care delivered, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
• Assists with quality improvement activities and departmental clerical functions.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Infection control

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year AMA-approved RT program

Job description

Logan Regional Medical Center in southern West Virginia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include ventilator management, diagnostic testing, and emergency procedures in a collaborative care setting.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with clinical policies.