JGH Registered Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, WV, United States
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Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physician, according to established standards and practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Registered (LRTR).
Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.
Current BLS and ACLS.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Provide respiratory therapy (conventional/routine) to patients as ordered.
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.
Draw blood for lab tests.
Provide appropriate care utilizing knowledge and skill according to the age of the patient—neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric.
Assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age‑specific needs. Provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Communicate with patients and explain treatment procedures. Assess patient understanding of therapy.
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.
Make patient rounds regularly. Observe patient, check equipment, change/make adjustments as necessary. Solve problems. Discontinue therapy as ordered. Remove equipment from patient rooms, disassemble, etc.
Give a clear, concise report to the next shift including all important observations and any changes in therapy.
Recognize medical problems and report to physician. Apply emergency protocols as needed or alert supervisor.
In the event of cardiac arrest, proceed to location and assist physician with establishment and maintenance of patient airway.
Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.
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.
Maintain department records (patient/other), reports, and files as required.
Attend meetings as required. Consult with medical
ursing staff as needed/requested.
Enhance professional growth and development through in‑service meetings, educational programs, current literature, workshops, etc.
Physical Requirements
Ability to be on feet walking for extended periods of time.
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.
Schedule & Hours
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑Exempt
Shift: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
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.
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Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physician, according to established standards and practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Registered (LRTR).
Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.
Current BLS and ACLS.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Provide respiratory therapy (conventional/routine) to patients as ordered.
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.
Draw blood for lab tests.
Provide appropriate care utilizing knowledge and skill according to the age of the patient—neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric.
Assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age‑specific needs. Provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Communicate with patients and explain treatment procedures. Assess patient understanding of therapy.
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.
Make patient rounds regularly. Observe patient, check equipment, change/make adjustments as necessary. Solve problems. Discontinue therapy as ordered. Remove equipment from patient rooms, disassemble, etc.
Give a clear, concise report to the next shift including all important observations and any changes in therapy.
Recognize medical problems and report to physician. Apply emergency protocols as needed or alert supervisor.
In the event of cardiac arrest, proceed to location and assist physician with establishment and maintenance of patient airway.
Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.
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.
Maintain department records (patient/other), reports, and files as required.
Attend meetings as required. Consult with medical
ursing staff as needed/requested.
Enhance professional growth and development through in‑service meetings, educational programs, current literature, workshops, etc.
Physical Requirements
Ability to be on feet walking for extended periods of time.
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.
Schedule & Hours
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Non‑Exempt
Shift: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
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.
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