HME Respiratory Therapist PRN

Kearneysville Storemid

Respiratory TherapistHealthcare Clinical

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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.

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Respiratory TherapistHealthcare Clinical

About the Role

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Responsible for assembly, delivery, and instructions in the use of respiratory equipment and supplies. Communicates effectively with patients, physicians and health care providers to coordinate services, improve quality of care, establish and document goals and outcomes of care. Complete setup and continuing education of respiratory care modalities, including O2, CPAP and ventilators. Provides support to other staff.

Requirements

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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.

1. Registered Respiratory Therapist

1. ACLS

2. PALS

3. NRP

4. STABLE

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

1. Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.

Responsibilities

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1. Mental activities; high level of cognitive functioning with medical, biological, musculoskeletal knowledge, diagnostic, communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

2. Ability to communicate verbally with patients, caregivers and staff.

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

381 GHC DME Martinsburg

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.