Reg Respiratory Therapist

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. Performs duties within the scope of a Respiratory Therapist - Level I.

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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed:
  • 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 Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• One (1) year respiratory therapist experience.
• Complete the following certifications as established by department:
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP
  • STABLE
  • Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff, and physicians.
• Multi-tasking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be on feet/walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

Working Environment

• Cognizant of environmental factors and infection control issues.
• Maintains a safe environment for patient care.

Respiratory Clinical Ladder

The Respiratory Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality respiratory care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists.

• Level 1
  • No experience required.
  • All respiratory therapists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with an AS, BS, or higher.
  • Attains 2 points in any of the domains.
• Level 2
  • Meets requirements for previous level.
  • One year of experience.
  • Attains 4 points in any of the domains.
• Level 3
  • Meets requirements for previous levels.
  • Available to Registered Respiratory Therapists.
  • Three years of experience.
  • Attains 8 points in any of the domains.
• Level 4
  • Meets requirements for previous levels.
  • Available to those with a BS or higher.
  • Available to Registered Respiratory Therapists.
  • Five years of experience, plus one specialty credential.
  • Attains 10 points in any of the domains.
• Level 5
  • Meets requirements for previous levels.
  • Available to those with a BS or higher.
  • Available to Registered Respiratory Therapists.
  • Seven years of experience, plus one specialty credential.
  • Attains 12 points in any of the domains.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24