Job Title
Respiratory Therapist (RRT / CRT) – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Location
Charleston, WV | Short Term Acute Care / Level IV Trauma Center
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Weekdays with some weekend rotation | Float as needed
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services across Critical Care and General Care settings for adult and pediatric patient populations
- Float within scope of practice to meet facility needs, including potential float to sister facilities
- Utilize Cerner for electronic charting and documentation
- Participate in weekend rotation as required by scheduling needs
- Adhere to facility scheduling policies, including submitting time-off requests at least two weeks prior to the next schedule for manager approval
Required Qualifications
- Active RRT or CRT credential required
- Valid West Virginia state license or Compact license (pending license accepted for submission)
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
- Some pediatric and/or NICU experience required
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
- ACLS certification through AHA required
- PALS and NALS certifications required for pediatric cases (AHA-issued)
- Candidates must have a permanent address greater than 100 miles from the facility; candidates residing between 75–100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis
- 2 Manager or Charge Nurse references from within the past 2 years required at time of submission
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a major teaching hospital or Level IV Trauma Center environment
- Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records system
- Experience floating across multiple units or care settings
Why Join Us
- Work within a large, well-established acute care facility that is a member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH), offering exposure to a high-acuity, diverse patient population
- Scrubs provided and free parking available for traveling clinicians; expected hours of 72–80 per pay period with a block schedule that may be accommodated upon request