Respiratory Therapy Technician

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Beckley, WV is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Technician to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care. You will administer treatments, operate equipment, and monitor patients under physician orders.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation of vital signs, and collaboration with care teams to ensure patient comfort and optimal outcomes. Ideal candidates have completed a respiratory therapy program and hold NBRC certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal respiratory therapy course completed.
• National Board of Respiratory Care Certification held.
• Certification required per state regulations where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy treatments using prescribed equipment, gases, drugs, or other required methods.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic studies as directed for patient assessment.
• Places patient in proper position for treatment ensuring comfort and safety of patient.
• Takes and records vital signs and conditions of patient and records same as directed.
• Observes and monitors patient during procedure and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Performs necessary reporting functions as directed.
• Insures that equipment and supplies are available and in proper condition for patient use.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Formal respiratory therapy course

National Board of Respiratory Care Certification

Certification required in states where applicable

Job description

Overview

The Respiratory Therapy Technician performs procedures and operates various equipment to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and emergency respiratory care, using prescribed equipment, gases, drugs, or other required methods.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic studies as directed for patient assessment.
• Places patient in proper position for treatment ensuring comfort and safety of patient.
• Takes and records vital signs and conditions of patient and records same as directed.
• Observes and monitors patient during procedure and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Performs necessary reporting functions as directed.
• Insures that equipment and supplies are available and in proper condition for patient use.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• AND
• Successful completion of a formal respiratory therapy course
• AND
• Possession of a valid National Board of Respiratory Care Certification
• in states where certification is required.