Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – 12-Hour Night Shift

About the Role

The facility is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its respiratory care team on a 12-hour night shift (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM). This is a rotating 4-week schedule position with weekends as scheduled. The contract is 13 weeks, with a guaranteed 36 hours per week.

Clinical Scope

You'll provide respiratory care across multiple settings: inpatient medical-surgical, progressive care, and ICU units; emergency department; rehabilitation; PACU; skilled nursing facility; endoscopy; and catheterization lab. You'll also perform outpatient ABGs and 6-minute walk tests.

Patient population includes adults, pediatrics, and neonates (in ER or pediatric settings—not NICU).

Your Responsibilities

• Administer breathing treatments and floor respiratory care
• Perform ABGs and capillary sticks for I-Stats
• Manage and monitor respiratory equipment
• Assist with intubations (assist only; not independent intubation)

You'll work alongside charge RTs and a supervisor/director (Mon–Fri), ensuring you're never the only therapist on shift.

Requirements

• Current RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT grandfathered by the WV Board of Respiratory Care
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• Valid, unexpired driver's license (must submit with application)
• Any licensing hits must be disclosed at submission
• WV CARES clearance required prior to start
• 3–4 years of experience preferred; first-time travelers considered

What to Expect

• Teal scrubs (acceptable patterns welcome)
• 1–3 shift orientation with a preceptor
• Every-other-weekend schedule
• Holiday rotation may apply; scheduling requests accommodated when possible

Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius.