WVU Medicine·Ripley, West Virginia
Provide respiratory therapy treatments to patients of all ages as ordered by physicians, including mechanical ventilation and airway management. Monitor patient progress, maintain department equipment, and collaborate with medical staff to ensure high-quality care.
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Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physician, according to established standards and practices.
1. Licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Registered (LRTR).
2. Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
3. Current BLS and ACLS
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. Provide respiratory therapy (conventional/routine to patients as ordered).
3. Draw blood for lab tests.
4. 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. 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.
8. 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
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 for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.
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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Cost Center: 201 JAX Respiratory Care and General Services
Address: 122 Pinnell St
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.
Market context
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