Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians, including airway management, mechanical ventilation, and diagnostic testing. Maintain patient records, monitor equipment, and assist medical staff during emergency procedures like cardiac arrests.
Requirements summary
Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold a valid West Virginia Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Certified (LRTC) license. Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required for this position.
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Job description
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Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physician, according to established standards and practices MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.
Licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Certified (LRTC) 2.
Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy 3.
Current BLS and ACLS 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.
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Provide respiratory therapy (conventional/routine to patients as ordered).
2.
Receive assignment.
Check patient chart and physician’s orders.
Set up equipment and medications and administer treatments as ordered, e.g. oxygen administration, humidity therapy, airway management, resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, postural drainage procedures, Pulmonary Function Testing, closed atmosphere and respiratory monitoring, intermittent positive pressure breathing, pharmacology respiratory therapy.
Chart treatment, response and progress.
3.
Draw blood for lab tests.
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Provide appropriate care utilizing knowledge and skill according to the age of the patient—neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric 5.
Assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs.
Provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures 6.
Communicate with patients and explain treatment procedures.
Assess patients understanding of therapy 7.
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Monitor environmental control and other systems.
Deliver and set up equipment and monitor patients on continuous ventilation.
Do nasotracheal and tracheal (endotracheal tube or tracheotomy) suctioning.
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Make patient rounds regularly.
Observe patient, check equipment, change/make adjustments as necessary.
Solve problems.
Discontinue therapy as ordered.
Remove equipment from patient rooms, dissemble, etc 9.
Give a clear concise report to the next shift including all-important observations and any changes in therapy 10.
Recognize medical problems and report to physician.
Apply emergency protocols as needed or alert supervisor 11.
In the event of cardiac arrest, proceed to location and assist physician with establishment and maintenance of patient airway 12.
Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, safety, environmental and infection control 13.
Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Maintain stock levels of supplies.
Call for maintenance and repair of equipment (in-house).
Alert supervisor to malfunction of equipment.
Document maintenance/repair 14.
Maintain department records (patient/other), reports, and files as required 15.
Attend meetings as required.
Consult with medical/nursing staff as needed/requested 16.
Enhance professional growth and development through inservice meetings, educational programs, current literature, workshops, etc 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.
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Ability to be on feet walking for extended periods of time.
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Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Additional
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: JAX Jackson General Hospital Cost Center: 201 JAX Respiratory Care and General Services Address: 122 Pinnell St Ripley West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") 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. Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.
