Respiratory Therapist
Princeton, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist

Job Overview

• 13-week contract
• Princeton, West Virginia
• 12-hour night shifts
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Floating is within the facility only

Required Qualifications

• Active West Virginia respiratory therapist license
• 3 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Experience with ventilators, ABGs, BiPAP, infant vents/CPAP, resuscitation, and EKGs
• Experience in ER, ICU, and inpatient adult care
• Must be able to assist with intubation

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric experience

Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS
• CRT via NBRC
• NRP
• PALS
• STABLE

Clinical Setting

• Works across all inpatient areas and the ED
• Also performs inpatient and outpatient EKGs and outpatient bronchoscopy in a procedural setting
• Adults are the primary patient population, with pediatric and neonatal care also present

Duties

• Breathing treatments
• Vent management
• Drawing and running ABG samples
• EKGs for assigned respiratory treatment areas
• May place arterial lines
• May initiate CPAP on an infant

Schedule and Assignment Details

• Set schedule made 4 weeks at a time
• Holidays are worked only if they fall on a scheduled shift
• No call or standby call
• Travelers are not required to cover sleep lab, pulmonary rehab, or cardiac rehab
• Travelers are not required to do critical care transport outside the facility

Work Environment

• Open ICU
• Hospitalist in house 24/7
• Lead therapist or supervisor available for questions
• First-day general orientation, classroom orientation, modules, and then shadowing with a preceptor

Additional Notes

• Professional scrubs in any color
• Professional appearance required
• No long nails
• Men must be clean shaven