Respiratory Therapist, Reg.

WVU Medicine•Uniontown, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients and administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. Performs duties and responsibilities within the scope of Respiratory Therapist Levels I and II. The role provides basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by physician order; performs diagnostic procedures; and initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The Respiratory Therapist checks, assembles, and troubleshoots respiratory care equipment, performs quality controls, communicates with the healthcare team, and assists with patient and caregiver education. The position also participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities and maintains clinical and professional competency and departmental competencies. The position is based at Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The work involves extended periods on one's feet and the ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds. Employees are expected to be mindful of environmental factors and infection control and to maintain a safe patient-care environment.

Requirements

Be a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the applicable state where services are performed. State-specific credentials listed include Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner, Ohio Respiratory Care Professional, Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist, or West Virginia Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Have three years of respiratory therapist experience.
Complete department-established credentials or training as applicable: ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, and Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources.
Have good interpersonal communication skills when interacting with the public, patients, staff, and physicians.
Have multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Be able to stand or walk for extended periods.
Be able to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One specialty credential through the NRBRC.

Responsibilities

Perform basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as ordered by a physician.
Assemble and check respiratory care equipment, correct malfunctions, and perform quality controls.
Initiate, maintain, and discontinue mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
Communicate appropriately and effectively with healthcare team members about patient care.
Assist with patient and family or caregiver education alongside other healthcare team members.
Participate in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide performance improvement activities.
Perform basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as ordered by a physician.
Maintain clinical and professional competency according to established practice standards.
Demonstrate the ability to perform relevant departmental competencies.
Maintain awareness of environmental factors and infection control issues and help maintain a safe patient-care environment.