UHC - Registered Respiratory Therapist (Nights)

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and care for patients, administering prescribed respiratory services. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and adherence to clinical standards.

Requirements include state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, and BLS within 30 days of hire, with at least two years of experience preferred. Rotating weekends and holidays, 36 hours weekly, night shift.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE certifications required or pursued as per department policy.
• WV: LRTC or LRTR license
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.
• Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for patients across age groups.
• Communicates with the healthcare team regarding patient care and education to patients and families.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Performs diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as ordered by the physician.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Respiratory Therapist License (state-specific)

ACLS

PALS

NRP

STABLE

BLS/CPR Certification

Point of Care Technician WV

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• 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
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
• STABLE
• Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Registered Respiratory Therapist

Experience

• Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.
• Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Communicates 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.
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.

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.

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 experience enter 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

Rotating weekends & Holidays

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Shift

Night (United States of America)

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.