Job Title
Respiratory Therapist (RRT / CRT)
Location
Charleston, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12 (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Weekdays with some weekend rotation | Float position
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services across Critical Care and General Care settings for adult and/or pediatric patient populations
- Float within scope of practice to meet facility needs, including potential rotation to sister facilities
- Utilize Cerner electronic health record system for all clinical documentation
- Adhere to scheduled shifts and submit time-off requests at least two weeks in advance for manager approval
- Complete required non-billable orientation modules prior to start date
Required Qualifications
- Active RRT or CRT credential
- Valid WV state license or Compact license (pending license accepted for submission)
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- PALS required; NALS required for pediatric cases — both must be through AHA
- Candidates must have a permanent address greater than 100 miles from the facility; candidates between 75–100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); medical exemption with documented allergist or physician record accepted
- All candidates must complete a respiratory mask fit test prior to start date
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center or major teaching hospital environment
- Comfort working with both adult and pediatric patient populations
- Familiarity with Cerner charting platform
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a large acute care facility — a Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital — offering diverse and high-acuity clinical experience
- Complimentary parking garage access available for traveling clinicians; block scheduling requests are considered where operationally feasible