RRT Respiratory Therapist — Sign-On & Full-Time Benefits

Memorial Physician Practices; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

Raleigh General Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, in Beckley, WV, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time role. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered to qualified applicants who join our team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include measuring lung capacity, delivering therapy as ordered, assessing patient response, educating patients and families, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have current Respiratory Therapist licensure to practice in Kentucky.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the NBRC.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Three or more years of experience in cardiopulmonary services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes and best practices.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates patient and family about illness and resources.
• Maintains respiratory care supplies and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment; calibrates machines.
• Examines patients and collaborates with physicians to develop treatment plans.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Communication in English

Education

High School Diploma/ GED or Associate Degree in Science

Job description

Raleigh General Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, in Beckley, WV, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time role. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered to qualified applicants who join our team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include measuring lung capacity, delivering therapy as ordered, assessing patient response, educating patients and families, and maintaining equipment.