Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

• Under medical supervision, may be required to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital.
• Adapts to the particular area of duty assignment and performs special duties required by the assignment.
• May be required to supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners. May be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities.
• Carries out assigned duties and responsibilities according to policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director for Cardiopulmonary Services with only minimal or indirect supervision and frequently makes independent decisions.
• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

• Graduate of a Program in Discipline - Required
• Minimum of an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - to be obtained within 6 months
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - to be obtained within 6 months
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) - to be obtained within 6 months

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.; and licensed by the State of West Virginia.
• Possess advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and other sciences related to respiratory care and be able to demonstrate these to others.
• Demonstrated ability to use tact and judgment when dealing with physicians, nurses, other hospital employees, patients and patients families.
• Demonstrated verbal ability to explain various procedures being performed to patients and patients families.
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Equity
• Work from home
• Paid time off
• 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development opportunities and CE assistance