WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States
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Respiratory Therapist
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Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state: MD - Respiratory Care Practitioner through Maryland Board of Physicians; OH - Respiratory Care Professional through Ohio Board of Medicine; PA - Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine; WV - Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified (LRTC) or Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.
Core Duties and 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.
Physical Requirements
Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.
Working Environment
Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.
Skills and Abilities
Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Varied (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center: 201 THOM Respiratory Care and General Services
Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Respiratory Therapist
role at
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals .
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state: MD - Respiratory Care Practitioner through Maryland Board of Physicians; OH - Respiratory Care Professional through Ohio Board of Medicine; PA - Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine; WV - Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified (LRTC) or Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.
Core Duties and 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.
Physical Requirements
Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.
Working Environment
Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.
Skills and Abilities
Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Varied (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center: 201 THOM Respiratory Care and General Services
Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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