Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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Beckley, West Virginia

$59,904–$80,891 Per Year
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Position Overview

A premier healthcare facility in southern West Virginia is seeking a dedicated, mid-level Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across all hospital units. Reporting to the Department Leadership, this role operates under minimal or indirect supervision, executing clinical duties in alignment with cardiopulmonary policies while making critical, independent clinical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Delivery: Deliver respiratory care services across assigned hospital units; measure lung capacity, perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis, and administer prescribed therapeutic regimens according to the plan of care.
Monitoring & Documentation: Continuously evaluate and record patient responses to therapy, communicating status updates clearly to multidisciplinary teams.
Emergency Response: Rapidly respond to hospital codes and emergent assistance calls to assess patient needs and initiate immediate life-support interventions.
Quality & Best Practices: Assess departmental policies and procedures against patient outcomes, contemporary clinical research, and established industry standards.
Patient & Family Education: Counsel patients and families regarding pulmonary conditions, therapeutic expectations, home management, and community support resources.
Supervision & Mentorship: Guide, supervise, and mentor other respiratory care practitioners as required; support orientation and in-service clinical training.
Equipment & Inventory Management: Disassemble, clean, sterilize, calibrate, and perform routine preventative maintenance on cardiopulmonary equipment; oversee supply levels and the safe handling of medical gas cylinders.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Minimum of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care from an accredited program.
Licensure & Certification: Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and valid state licensure in West Virginia (or eligibility to obtain prior to start).
Work Authorization: Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Work Arrangement: 100% on-site clinical position (no travel required).

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $59,904.00 – $80,891.00 per year (commensurate with experience). Negotiable.
Incentives: Signing bonus available and partial relocation assistance offered for qualifying candidates.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages with tiered coverage options; free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, and dedicated mental health programs.
Financial Protection: Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage, and generous paid time off (PTO) including paid family leave.
Career Growth: Higher education tuition assistance, student loan repayment support, certification assistance, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Hiring Process

Interviews: Initial screening followed by an in-depth interview with the department director.
Equal Opportunity: This employer adheres to all applicable OFCCP and EEOC regulations and welcomes all qualified candidates.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Beckley, West Virginia
Salary	$59,904–$80,891 Per Year

Skills

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Analysis Skillsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Clinical Outcomesunmatched
Clinical Researchunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
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OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs)unmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
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Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Pulmonary Diseaseunmatched
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Respiratory Therapyunmatched
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Student Loansunmatched
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