Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – 13-Week Contract

Shift & Schedule

12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM), every other weekend required. Four-week rotating schedule with no self-scheduling; the team works with you on scheduling requests. 36 guaranteed hours per week.

About the Role

You'll provide respiratory care across multiple settings within the facility: inpatient units (medical-surgical, progressive care, ICU), emergency department, rehabilitation, PACU, skilled nursing facility, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization lab, and outpatient services. You'll manage an average of 90–100 treatments daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer breathing treatments and manage respiratory equipment
• Draw ABGs and perform capillary sticks for I-Stat analysis
• Assist with intubations (no independent intubation required)
• Provide care to adults, pediatrics, and neonates in non-NICU settings

Required Qualifications

• Current RRT via NBRC (CRT acceptable if grandfathered by WV Board of Respiratory Care)
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications
• 3–4 years experience preferred; first-time travelers welcome
• Valid, unexpired driver's license and residence within 50-mile radius
• WV CARES required prior to start

Team & Support

Charge RTs and supervisory support available. You'll never work alone. Orientation: 1–3 shifts with a preceptor as needed. No floating requirements.

Dress Code

Teal scrubs; patterned scrub shirts acceptable.