Registered Respiratory Therapist
Beckley, West Virginia
Raleigh General Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy

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

Position Overview

• Role: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
• Patient Population: All ages
• Shift Details: See shift details (includes every other weekend/ as needed weekend hours)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Call Requirements: As needed
• Float Requirements: As needed

Requirements

• Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NRP
  • PALS
  • Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Certification required to work as an RRT in West Virginia
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1+ years of experience in respiratory therapy specialty (ER and critical care experience preferred)
• Skills:

  • Ability to work independently (comfortable being the only RT on shift)
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Personality Fit: Professional demeanor
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color); casual wear not acceptable

Facility Highlights

• Provides care to approximately 13,000 patients annually
• Emergency room treats over 50,000 patients yearly
• Accredited by the Joint Commission
• Offers a wide range of surgical services including robotic surgery, trauma/emergency services, and various specialty surgeries
• Supports nursing and allied health student instructional programs

Additional Notes

• Orientation occurs biweekly on Wednesdays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff