Key Responsibilities Manage inpatient respiratory care including vent management, ABG draws, CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, nebulizers, MDIs, and flutter/airway clearance. Operate equipment including Hamilton Medical C1 & C3 ventilators, Masimo SoftFlow High Flows, GEM5000 ABG analyzer, and ResMed bedside CPAP/BiPAP units.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Petersburg, WV
Description
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Location
Petersburg, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (5:45 AM – 6:15 PM) | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
Manage inpatient respiratory care including vent management, ABG draws, CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, nebulizers, MDIs, and flutter/airway clearance
Provide outpatient respiratory services including nocturnal pulse oximetry setup and blood gas analysis
Cover inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings, including adult, pediatric, and neonate patients
Assist with intubation procedures as needed
Operate equipment including Hamilton Medical C1 & C3 ventilators, Masimo SoftFlow High Flows, GEM5000 ABG analyzer, and ResMed bedside CPAP/BiPAP units
Work independently on shift, with manager available on-call for evenings and weekends
Required Qualifications
Active CRT or RRT credential (RRT preferred)
BLS, ACLS, and PALS/PECT (PCOT) certifications required
Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy
Demonstrated ventilator management skills
Ability to work independently on shift
Preferred Experience / Skills
RRT credential strongly preferred over CRT
Pediatric and neonatal respiratory experience
Experience in emergency department respiratory care
Familiarity with Hamilton Medical ventilator platforms
Why Join Us
Structured department orientation of 2–3 days to support a smooth transition into the role
Opportunity to work across multiple care settings including inpatient, outpatient, and ED, with potential future cross-training in Sleep Lab and Pulmonary/Cardiac Rehab