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Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care | Petersburg, WV | Contract Quick Look Weekly Gross
$2,088 - $2,198
Days, Nights Duration: 13 weeks Number of Openings: 2 Join a leading healthcare facility in Petersburg, WV, as a Respiratory Therapist specializing in Acute Care. This contract position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on patient care and advanced respiratory treatments. Department: Respiratory | RT (CRT is acceptable, but RRT preferred) Patient Treatments: 50-75+ treatments per day depending on census.
Days will have 2 RTs for inpatient and 1 RT for outpatient. Nights will have 1 RT inpatient. Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, and PCOT.
CRT is acceptable, but RRT is preferred. Patient Demographics: Mostly adults, with occasional pediatric and neonatal patients in the ED and L&D. Areas Covered: Inpatient, outpatient, and ED (future plans for Sleep Lab and possible cross-training to Pulmonary/Cardiac Rehab).
Must have 2 years of experience in specialty; first-time travelers are welcome. Ventilatory skills are essential, and the ability to work independently is required. Pediatric experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Job Duties: Inpatient: Vent management, ABG draws, CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Nebs, MDIs, Flutter/Airway Clearance. Outpatient: Setting up nocturnal Pulse ox, blood gases. Intubation
Assist for now; independent intubation is not required. Management Structure: No supervisor/lead RT or Charge RT; the manager is available 24/7 and on call for weekends/overnights. Shifts & Scheduling: 12-hour shifts from 5:45 AM to 6:15 PM.
Night shift may have only one RT on duty or, if census is low, there may only be one RT scheduled. The manager tries to accommodate scheduling requests. Weekend
Every other weekend. Holiday
Must be available to fill in as needed. Call or Standby Call Requirement: No supervisor/lead RT or Charge RT; the manager is available. Floating
All staff work together; one person will be assigned to the ER for a lighter load that day. Scrub Color/Dress Code: No specific scrub color required. RT Equipment: Hamilton Medical C1 & C3 Vents (BiPAP/CPAP & High Flow O2), Masimo SoftFlow High Flows, Masimo Pulse Oximeters, GEM5000 ABG analyzer, ResMed bedside CPAP/BiPAP.
Hospitalist or Intensivist: In-house during the day, on call at night. Department Specific Orientation: Yes, 2-3 days. GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking to make a difference in patient care, apply now to join our team!