Student Respiratory Therapist

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 4,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital seeks a Respiratory Care Aide to evaluate and care for respiratory patients under the supervision of a licensed therapist. The role requires WV licensure and a Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire, with the ability to set up oxygen devices and administer inhaled medications.

Responsibilities include spirometry, peak flow, and assisting with airway clearance techniques while coordinating with the healthcare team and educating patients and families as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided.
• WV-specific: Student Respiratory Care Permit through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide care for respiratory therapy patients under supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Set up and maintain low flow oxygen devices (6 LPM or less).
• Deliver medications via nebulizer, MDI or dry powder inhaler, and assess peak flow and spirometry.
• Assist with airway clearance devices/techniques and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families in collaboration with the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Current licensure as required by state board

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients under the direct supervision of a licensed registered or certified respiratory therapist.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

WV:

Student Respiratory Care Permit through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Working under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist certified or registered this position will:

• Set up and maintain low flow oxygen devices of 6 LPM or less to include nasal cannula or a simple mask.
• Set up and maintain aerosol devices with Fi02 of equal to or less than 50%.
• Deliver medications through a spontaneous small volume nebulizer.
• Deliver medication via Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) or dry powder inhaler
• Measure of peak flow, simple spirometry, and pulse oximetry.
• Administer the following airway clearance devices or techniques: therapy vest, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning via artificial airway, and positive expiratory pressure therapies.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

Skills And Abilities

• Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
• Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

4

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center

201 WH Respiratory Care and General Services

Address

1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.