Respiratory Therapist

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• Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.
• Performs non‑invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and set up.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.
• Sets up and operates non‑invasive ventilation therapy.
• Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.
• Responds and participates appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
• Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Assists in intubations as needed.
• Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care is required.

2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required.

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License for West Virginia and Virginia are required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart "Healthcare Provider" (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course is required.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification is required.

• Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non‑routine conditions and complex situations required.
• Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values required.
• Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness required.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times required.
• Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner required.

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave