WVU Medicine-posted 4 months ago
$20 - $31/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
5,001-10,000 employees

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

  • 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.
  • Licensed by the applicable state where services will be performed, or temporary license, if permitted by state regulations.
  • Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
  • Two (2) years respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting.
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, and/or other certifications may be required within 30 days of hire based on local hospital requirements.
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  • Tuition Program
  • Retirement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Program
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