UHC - PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients, administering prescribed services and participating in quality assurance.

Minimum qualifications include WV license as a Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support within 30 days, and department-approved certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, and Point of Care Technician).

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in WV/MD/OH/PA as applicable
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire
• Department-approved certifications ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, and Point of Care Technician requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced respiratory procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as ordered by physician
• Maintain and troubleshoot Respiratory Care equipment and perform quality controls
• Initiate, manage, and discontinue mechanical ventilation for appropriate patients
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team about patient care
• Educate patients and families as part of care
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Perform diagnostic procedures as ordered
• Maintain competency and department standards

Skills

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support within 30 days

ACLS

PALS

NRP

STABLE

Point of Care Technician WV DHHR

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Job description

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed: MD: Respiratory Care Practitioner through Maryland Board of Physicians OH: Respiratory Care Professional through Ohio Board of Medicine PA: Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified (LRTC) or Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
• 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level):
  • 1. ACLS
  • 2. PALS
  • 3. NRP
  • 4. STABLE
  • 5. Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Registered Respiratory Therapist
• EXPERIENCE: 1. Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician.
• 2. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.
• 3. Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• 4. Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
• 5. Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.
• 6. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• 7. Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician
• 8. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
• 9. Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
• 2. 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

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

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: UHC United Hospital Center
• Cost Center: 200
• UHC Cardiopulmonary Services
• Address: 327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport 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.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.