Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Charleston, WV
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: Charleston, WV
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift – 3x12-Hour (19:00–07:00)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

• Deliver respiratory support in critical care, emergency, NICU, pediatric, and general care settings

• Assist with airway management including intubation, extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care

• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation, including BiPAP, CPAP, IMV/SIMV, HFNC, and high-frequency ventilation

• Assist in high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal respiratory support

• Administer respiratory medications via nebulizer, MDI, aerosol mask, T-piece, and trach collar

• Perform arterial and capillary blood gas collection and interpretation

• Support care for patients with ARDS, RSV, RDS, COVID-19, cystic fibrosis, BPD, and aspiration

• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures and sputum specimen collection

• Monitor oxygen therapy delivery via ET tubes, bag-mask ventilation, and trach systems

• Document patient care accurately using Cerner or facility-approved charting systems

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care

• Float within scope of practice as needed to meet unit and patient care needs

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist

• Mandatory pediatric and NICU experience

• Experience in adult and pediatric critical care settings preferred

• Strong competency in ventilator management and airway procedures

• Familiarity with neonatal and pediatric respiratory equipment and protocols

• Ability to work independently on night shifts and weekends

• Prior charge experience preferred

• Teaching hospital and trauma experience preferred

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required (American Heart Association)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Required

• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) – Preferred

• ACLS – Preferred

• Active State Respiratory Care License