Registered Respiratory Therapist

# Registered Respiratory Therapist

**Location:** Beckley, West Virginia 25801

**Position Type:** Full-Time

**Level:** Mid-Level

**Openings:** 1

**Salary:** $59,904 – $80,891 per year

**Travel:** Not required

**Work Arrangement:** On-site

**Visa Sponsorship:** Not available

## Position Overview

A healthcare organization in **Beckley, West Virginia** is seeking a qualified **Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)** to join its respiratory care team.

The successful candidate will provide respiratory care services to patients across the healthcare setting, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the clinical team to support safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

This is an on-site clinical position and requires the successful candidate to report in person to the assigned facility.

## Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

* Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.

* Minimum of an **Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care**.

* Current **Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)** credential through the **National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)**.

* Current **West Virginia Respiratory Care License**.

* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

* Strong communication and patient-care skills.

* Ability to follow established clinical, safety, and professional standards.

## Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory care services while supporting patient safety, clinical quality, and effective multidisciplinary care.

Responsibilities may include:

### Respiratory Care

* Assess and monitor patients requiring respiratory care.

* Provide respiratory treatments and therapies in accordance with established clinical protocols and physician orders.

* Monitor patient responses to respiratory interventions and communicate changes in condition appropriately.

* Assist with the management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

* Support patients requiring respiratory therapy throughout their care.

* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

### Clinical Collaboration

* Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and support appropriate respiratory care plans.

* Communicate relevant patient information clearly and promptly to members of the healthcare team.

* Serve as a respiratory care resource to patients, families, and clinical colleagues.

* Participate in multidisciplinary patient-care activities as required.

### Patient Education & Support

* Educate patients and families regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and appropriate care techniques.

* Provide compassionate and professional support to patients experiencing respiratory difficulties.

* Promote patient understanding and adherence to prescribed respiratory therapies.

### Safety & Quality

* Follow established respiratory care procedures, infection-control practices, and patient-safety standards.

* Maintain required professional credentials, licenses, and competencies.

* Ensure respiratory equipment and supplies are used safely and appropriately.

* Participate in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives as required.

* Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable healthcare regulations and organizational policies.

## Education Requirements

The minimum educational requirement is:

**Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care**

Candidates must have graduated from an appropriate respiratory care program.

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