Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Sign-on Bonus $15k-25k and Relocation.

Job Summary:

11th Hour Service is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care to neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This position performs patient assessments, delivers prescribed therapies, educates patients, and evaluates treatment effectiveness in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols. The Respiratory Therapist II works as part of a multidisciplinary care team and communicates patient needs, treatment responses, and changes in condition to physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders, clinical protocols, and department policies.
• Conduct routine patient assessments and clinical rounds.
• Perform noninvasive oxygen saturation monitoring through pulse oximetry, including overnight studies, exercise testing, continuous monitoring, and spot checks.
• Provide airway clearance therapy.
• Perform arterial punctures and blood gas analysis.
• Conduct cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiate, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation.
• Set up and manage noninvasive ventilation.
• Set up and monitor high-flow oxygen therapy.
• Clean, prepare, and set up respiratory equipment.
• Complete basic documentation and related tasks within the electronic health record system.
• Respond to and participate in rapid-response and emergency situations.
• Participate in code responses and trauma activations.
• Assist with bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies when needed.
• Support intubation procedures as required.
• Provide complete and accurate handoff reports to incoming staff at the end of each shift.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited respiratory care educational program.
• At least two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licenses for both West Virginia and Virginia.
• Basic Life Support certification through an American Heart Association-approved Healthcare Provider course. New employees must obtain the appropriate AHA certification before completing orientation.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification or completion of an EKG and pharmacology course.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care, or Certified Respiratory Therapist certification with at least five years of experience.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and motivational skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency and perform consistently in complex or nonroutine situations.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and remain calm during moderate- to high-stress situations.
• Ability to work respectfully with patients and their family members while supporting their comfort throughout an illness.
• Ability to demonstrate behavior consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for a competitive salary and benefits package that includes.

• Zero-deductible health plan.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Retirement savings match.
• Employee assistance program supporting emotional well-being and other personal needs.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account for childcare expenses.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.