Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Beckley, West Virginia
Raleigh General Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy

Location: Beckley, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Number of Openings: 1
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Every Other / As Needed
• Call Requirements: As Needed
• Shift Details: See shift details (not specified here)
• Patient Population: Serves all ages (pediatric, adult, geriatric)
• Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
• Work Environment: Ability to work independently; comfortable being the only RT on shift
• Common Settings: Experience in Emergency Room and Critical Care settings preferred

Required Qualifications

• Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NRP
• Licensure: Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Certification required to work in West Virginia
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1+ year in respiratory therapy specialty (highest requirement)
• Skills:

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a critical access hospital setting

Additional Information

• Orientation: Biweekly on Wednesdays
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color); casual wear is unacceptable
• Float Requirements: As needed
• Patient Volume: Facility provides care to approximately 13,000 patients annually and treats over 50,000 patients in the emergency room each year
• Facility Accreditation: Accredited by the Joint Commission
• Surgical Services Offered (context for environment): Includes robotic surgery, spine, orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, interventional pain management, cardiology, gynecological, general, oral, urological, eye, trauma/emergency services

Summary

This travel Respiratory Therapist position in Beckley, WV requires at least 1 year of specialty experience, current certifications (ACLS, BLS, NRP), and licensure to practice in West Virginia. The role demands strong independent work skills, comfort working as the sole RT on shift, and experience in ER and critical care settings. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with guaranteed 36 hours per week and weekend/on-call responsibilities as needed.