Respiratory Therapist

1. 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  

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

EXPERIENCE: 

1. One (1) year respiratory therapist experience. 

 To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level): 

1. ACLS 

2. PALS 

3. NRP 

4. STABLE 

5. Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. Registered Respiratory Therapist 

2. Membership with American Association for Respiratory Care. 

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience. 

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. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment. 
3. Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. 
4. Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care. 
5. Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team. 
6. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities. 
7. Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician 
8. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. 
9. Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies. 

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