Registered Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$60k-$76k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Vision insurance
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Beckley, WV 25801
- Full-Time | Onsite
Make an Impact in Respiratory Care
We’re seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care across hospital settings. This role is ideal for a skilled respiratory professional who is comfortable working independently, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, patients, and families.
Key Responsibilities
Provide respiratory care services to patients throughout the hospital under medical supervision.
Assess patients, deliver ordered respiratory therapies, and evaluate treatment responses.
Respond to codes and emergency calls, assess patient conditions, and provide appropriate interventions.
Perform pulmonary function measurements and blood gas analysis.
Monitor, document, and communicate patient conditions and treatment outcomes.
Make sound clinical decisions while working with minimal supervision.
Educate patients and families regarding respiratory conditions, treatments, and available resources.
Support orientation, in-service education, and supervision of other respiratory care practitioners as assigned.
Maintain respiratory equipment, supplies, medical gas cylinders, and storage areas.
Clean, sterilize, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on respiratory equipment.
Participate in evaluating respiratory care practices based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
Minimum 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.
Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and stressful hospital environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Certifications
BLS — obtain within 30 days.
ACLS — obtain within 6 months.
PALS — obtain within 6 months.
NRP — obtain within 6 months.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Full-time hospital-based RRT position
Opportunity to work across multiple patient-care areas
Exposure to both routine and emergency respiratory care
Collaborative environment with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
Opportunity to contribute to patient education, staff development, and respiratory care quality
If you're a licensed RRT looking for a role where your clinical expertise and decision-making directly impact patient care, we'd love to connect with you.
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Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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