Respiratory Therapist(Sign On Bonus Eligible)

Respiratory Therapy Position

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed by the applicable state where services will be performed, or temporary license, if permitted by state regulations.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and/or other certifications may be required within 30 days of hire based on local hospital requirements.
• Local hospital requirements include:
• BARNS Barnesville: ACLS
• BMC Berkeley Medical Center: POCT Point of Care Technician license through WVDHHR within 30 days of hire; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months of hire
• CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center: ACLS if working in Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab, Point of Care Technician license through WVDHHR within 30 days of hire, must maintain NBRC Credentials
• GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center: ACLS
• HARR Harrison Community Hospital: ACLS
• JMC Jefferson Medical Center: POCT Point of Care Technician license through WVDHHR within 30 days of hire; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months of hire
• PCH Princeton Community Hospital: ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE
• PVH Potomac Valley Hospital: ACLS
• RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital: NRP
• St. Joseph's Hospital: ACLS, PALS
• Thomas Memorial: ACLS, PALS, and NRP
• UHC United Hospital Center: ACLS
• UNTWN Uniontown Hospital: ACLS

Experience:

• Two (2) years respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting.

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
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital
• Cost Center: 201 PCH Respiratory Care and General Services
• Address: 122 12th Street Princeton 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.