WVU Medicine·Burbank, California
The Respiratory Therapist performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages and communicates effectively with the healthcare team. They also maintain and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment and participate in quality assurance activities.
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Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.
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.
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
1. Registered Respiratory Therapist
1. Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.
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.
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.
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.
1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.
1. Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians. 2. Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Shift: Varied (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Cost Center: 200 BMC Cardiopulmonary Services
Address: 2500 Hospital Drive
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
California allied-health employers often look for respiratory therapists because hospitals and acute-care settings need coverage across inpatient, emergency, and critical care units. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a CoARC-accredited graduate degree, a California Respiratory Care Practitioner license, RRT or CRT certification, and recent experience. Before applying, confirm your license and certification details match the posting; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
