UHC - Registered Respiratory Therapist

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center, part of WVU Medicine, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Level I to evaluate and deliver respiratory therapy for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will administer prescribed therapies, operate and troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Requirements include a state Respiratory Therapist license, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and one year of RT experience. Registered RT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced respiratory therapies for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients by physician order
• Assembles, checks, and troubleshoots respiratory care equipment for safe operation
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation for patients as ordered
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team regarding patient care
• Assists with patient and family education as part of the care team
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Performs diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician
• Maintains clinical and professional competency per standards of practice
• Demonstrates ability to complete department competencies successfully

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

State licensure as Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Respiratory Therapist - Level I, as defined within the job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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.

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year respiratory therapist experience.

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:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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:

1. 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.

The Respiratory Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality respiratory care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists.

To apply for the next level, the respiratory therapist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1

• No experience required
• All respiratory therapists with less than 12 months of experienceenter at Level one with a AS, BS, or higher
• Attains 2 points in any of the domains

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level
• One year of experience.
• Attains 4 points in any of the domains

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels
• Available to Registered Respiratory Therapists
• Three years of experience
• Attains 8 points in any of the domains

Level 4

• Meets requirements for previous levels
• Available to those with a BS or higher
• Available to Registered Respiratory Therapists
• Five years of experience, plus one specialty credential
• Attains 10 points in any of the domains

Level 5

• Meets requirements for previous levels
• Available to those with a BS or higher
• Available to Registered Respiratory Therapists
• Seven years of experience, plus one specialty credential
• Attains 12 points in any of the domains

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

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.