Respiratory Therapist- Night Shift
About the role
Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Respiratory Therapist - Level I, as defined within the job description.
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.
Qualifications
- Minimum qualifications include: Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed; EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 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.
- Experience: One (1) year respiratory therapist experience.
Pay
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Company Information
BMC Berkeley Medical Center 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.
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Exempt/Non-Exempt: Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)