Respiratory Therapist

This position is responsible for the provision of cardiopulmonary services, administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.  Performs diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders.   Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.   Mandatory overtime is an essential job function of this position.   Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test, and a pre-employment background check.   All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies.   Welch Community Hospital is a tobacco free campus.

0512P01162Welch Community Hospital, located in Welch, West Virginia, is the only acute care hospital in
McDowell County. This hospital provides a wide scope of care and services, which includes a 55-bed
acute care hospital, a 24/7, 365 days per year physician-staffed Emergency Room, an eight-bed
ICU, full service Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary department, Laboratory, Radiology, and
Clinical Inpatient Pharmacy. The hospital also operates an outpatient Rural Health Clinic, a Surgery
Clinic, an OB/GYN staffed Women’s Health Clinic, and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training Center. By providing these crucial health care services,
Welch is positioned as the top provider for quality health care in McDowell County and Southern
West Virginia.