Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Charleston, WV
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics – Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)
Location: Charleston, WV
Duration: 13 Weeks (Possible Extension)
Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide respiratory care to neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

• Deliver respiratory therapy services in multiple care settings including NICU, pediatric units, critical care, and emergency department

• Perform airway management procedures including suctioning, tracheostomy care, and airway placement

• Assist with intubation and extubation procedures as required

• Manage and monitor ventilators including CPAP, BiPAP, IMV, SIMV, and high-frequency oscillators

• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings and assist with weaning patients from mechanical ventilation

• Provide oxygen therapy using various delivery systems including high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), trach collars, and bag-mask ventilation

• Administer respiratory medications including bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, and aerosolized treatments

• Set up and manage medication delivery systems such as nebulizers, metered dose inhalers (MDI), and aerosol masks

• Assist in high-risk deliveries and provide respiratory support to newborns in the NICU

• Perform capillary and arterial blood gas collection and interpret ABG results

• Provide respiratory care for patients with conditions such as respiratory distress syndrome, RSV, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, ARDS, aspiration, and cystic fibrosis

• Support bronchoscopy procedures and care for patients with fresh tracheostomies

• Perform chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques

• Collect sputum specimens for laboratory analysis

• Monitor patient respiratory status and document treatment responses in the electronic medical record

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care

• Float to different units within scope including PICU, ER, and respiratory care departments as needed

• Maintain infection control protocols and ensure patient safety during all respiratory procedures

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting

• Pediatric and NICU experience required

• Experience working in PICU and Emergency Department environments

• Strong knowledge of ventilator management and respiratory therapy protocols

• Experience providing respiratory care for critical care and pediatric patients

• Ability to work independently during night shifts with minimal staffing

• Experience performing airway management, suctioning, and ventilator troubleshooting

• Experience with arterial blood gas collection and interpretation preferred

• Experience in teaching hospital or trauma center settings preferred

• First-time travelers accepted

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA)

• RRT or CRT – Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist

• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)

• NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)

• NALS – Neonatal Advanced Life Support (preferred)