Respiratory Therapist

3 weeks ago

Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON INC Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at STJ St. Joseph's Hospital. As a key member of our Cardiopulmonary Services department, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the delivery of exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver bronchodilator medication, medical gas therapy, overnight sleep studies, and overnight pulse ox studies according to Department P/P manual.
  • Perform EKGs, including evaluation of tracing quality per standard, and RT assessments, including proper medication and airway clearance devices.
  • Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Responses per P/P.
  • Provide airway management and ensure supplies are obtained for patient use and credited to appropriate central supply cart.
  • Perform quality assurance activities, including analysis of data to produce continuing quality improvement.
Requirements
  • Graduate from an accredited program of Respiratory Therapy.
  • Licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Registered (LRTR).
  • BLS, ACLS, and NRP.
  • Two (2) years respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting.
Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Exposure to infectious pulmonary patients.
  • Exposure to body fluids (blood, oral secretions).
  • Exposure to aerosolized bronchodilator medications.
  • Exposure to high stress situations (trauma, codes).
  • Infrequent exposure to radiation.
Skills and Abilities
  • Must possess good reading and comprehension skills.
  • Must respond to emergent situations in a calm, professional manner.
  • Must possess effective verbal and/or written communication skills.
  • Must possess basic math, algebra skills.
  • Must understand and comprehend basic physics.
  • Must respond to changes in work volume/nature on a daily basis.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to work weekends/holidays and alternative schedules.

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