UHC - Registered Respiratory Therapist

About the Role

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 as ordered by physicians.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions of respiratory care equipment, performing quality controls.
• Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team regarding patient care.
• Assists with patient and family/caregiver education alongside the healthcare team.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide performance improvement activities.
• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based on established standards of practice.
• Demonstrates ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.

Requirements

• Licensed respiratory therapist in 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 Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• One (1) year respiratory therapist experience.
• Additional certifications as required by department: ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, Point of Care Technician (WV only).

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

Working Environment

• Cognizant of environmental factors and infection control, maintaining a safe patient care environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Multi-tasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Respiratory Clinical Ladder

A system-wide clinical advancement program for respiratory therapists, with levels based on experience, education, certification, and competency points:

• Level 1: AS, BS, or higher; 2 points; no experience required.
• Level 2: 1 year experience; 4 points.
• Level 3: Registered Respiratory Therapist; 3 years experience; 8 points.
• Level 4: BS or higher; Registered Respiratory Therapist; 5 years experience + 1 specialty credential; 10 points.
• Level 5: BS or higher; Registered Respiratory Therapist; 7 years experience + 1 specialty credential; 12 points.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Non-Exempt
Location: Bridgeport, West Virginia