Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Taphealthcare • Beckley, WV

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About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides respiratory care services in Beckley, West Virginia. The role assesses patients’ respiratory needs, administers prescribed treatments, monitors cardiopulmonary function, and supports patients requiring specialized respiratory interventions. The therapist works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, patient-centered care and help patients manage cardiopulmonary conditions and improve their breathing.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or otherwise qualifying Respiratory Care educational program.
• Minimum Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Respiratory Care.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current, active Respiratory Therapist license in the State of West Virginia.
• Strong understanding of respiratory care principles, cardiopulmonary assessment, and therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to evaluate patient respiratory conditions and administer appropriate treatments.
• Effective communication, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and respiratory care.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience providing respiratory therapy services in an acute-care or hospital environment.
• Experience with patients requiring oxygen therapy, airway management, or mechanical ventilation.
• Familiarity with respiratory diagnostic procedures and cardiopulmonary monitoring.
• Experience supporting patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to respond effectively to changes in patient conditions.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory needs and conditions.
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments.
• Monitor cardiopulmonary function.
• Support patients requiring specialized respiratory interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and respiratory care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree