UHC - Registered Respiratory Therapist (Weekend Nights)

WVU Medicine

106d

About The Position

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Requirements

• Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Membership with American Association for Respiratory Care within one year of employment.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees