Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Women and Children's Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Schedule: Weekdays with some weekends; floating within facility and sister facilities as needed
• Patient Population: Adults and Pediatrics (including some NICU experience required)
• Types of Cases: Critical Care and General Care
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Considered within 75-100 mile radius
• Pending State License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 72-80 hours per pay period

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in West Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NALS (Neonatal Advanced Life Support)
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience working with Neonate patients

Orientation & Training

• Orientation occurs every other Monday, lasting two days (Thursday and Friday)
• Includes Cerner Infusion Management training
• Must complete required inservice training modules (approx. 4 hours) prior to start
• Pass/fail testing not required for Respiratory Therapists (specific to nursing)

Compliance & Health Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Drug Screen: Within 30 days of start, includes standard panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical Exam: Completed within 1 year of start, must confirm good health and no physical limitations
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual N95 fit testing required (3M N95 1860 Small or Regular, Aura 9205)
• Immunizations:

  • Tdap vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity required (vaccines or positive titers)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity documentation required
  • Varicella immunity required (vaccines or positive titers)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not mandatory; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted

Additional Requirements

• Must submit Social Security Card (legible) and other credentialing documents before start
• References: One reference required from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within the last year
• Annual skills checklist for specialty required
• Floating to sister facilities may be required
• Schedule changes (RTO) must be submitted two weeks in advance and approved

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care hospital
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Major teaching hospital with 838 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: Cerner
• Free parking for travelers
• Scrubs provided

This position offers a night shift travel opportunity for Respiratory Therapists with pediatric and NICU experience, requiring specific certifications and compliance with health and credentialing standards.