Respiratory Therapist-Night Shift(SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE)

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. If hired after July 1, 2022, must be Registered by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care, or applicable state, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (LRTR) OR If hired prior to July 1, 2022, must be licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care, or applicable state, as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Registered (LRTR) within one year of employment.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician.

2. Performs emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

3. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.

4. Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

5. Performs and analyzes arterial blood gas samples adhering to standards of accrediting agencies (CAP, Joint Commission).

6. Performs diagnostic procedures including bronchoscopies, pulse oximetry, and pH trend studies.

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs routine and advanced Respiratory Care procedures according to established standards in the Blood Gas Lab, Adult Critical Care Units, Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Units, Emergency Department and General Patient Care areas. Adheres to the established performance expectations of employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values and Culture.

7. Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.

8. Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.

9. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.

10. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.

11. Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.

12. Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods.

2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

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