Respiratory Therapist
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital

Respiratory Therapist

Overview

• Role: Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)
• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Location: Charleston, West Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: 3x12 nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, weekdays with some weekends
• Shift Notes: Float as needed
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit / Setting

• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care, Level 1 Trauma Center, major teaching hospital
• Beds: 855 staffed beds
• Charting: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in West Virginia
• Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Adults and/or Peds case experience

Clinical Experience / Case Types

• Critical Care
• General Care
• Adults and/or Peds

Scheduling / Float

• Float within scope as needed
• Float to sister facilities
• Block schedule may be accommodated but is not guaranteed
• Local travelers within 100 miles; 75–100 miles may be considered as an exception

Compliance / Pre-Start Requirements

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination is not required
• Tdap required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required
• Drug screen required
• Physical exam required
• Color blind testing required
• In-service training modules required before start

Additional Notes

• On-call is not required
• Guaranteed hours: 72–80 per pay period
• Parking garage is free for travelers