Certified Respiratory Therapist

LewisGale Regional Health System; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pulaski, Virginia, is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to deliver top-notch respiratory care. The role involves administering treatments, monitoring patient oxygen, and managing ventilators. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and be licensed in good standing, with BLS certification required shortly after hire. This full-time position operates on night shifts and is part of a respected hospital network known for its comprehensive care and community support.

Qualifications

• Current license in good standing.
• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory program.
• Mandatory Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients, following physician orders.
• Administer treatments such as CPT and nebulizer treatments.
• Set up and monitor oxygen levels and perform ABG sampling.
• Handle ventilator, BiPAP, and CPAP setups, adjustments, and weaning.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Oxygen monitoring

Ventilator setup

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Program (CRT/RRT)

Job description

Join to apply for the Certified Respiratory Therapist role at LewisGale Regional Health System

Currently offering a sign‑on bonus up to $10,000.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family‑building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time away from work program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary & Qualifications

As a Certified Respiratory Therapist, you will provide top‑notch respiratory care to our patients, administering routine treatment modalities (CPT, nebulizer treatments, etc.) according to physician orders and policy. You will review physician orders and set up and monitor oxygen accordingly, gather arterial blood gas samples, perform analysis, and report results. You will perform ventilator, BiPAP, and CPAP setup, make necessary adjustments, perform weaning and extubations, and obtain EKGs and PFTs.

Required:

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory (CRT/RRT) Program.
• Current license in good standing.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Preferred: Previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Hours: Full time, night shift.

About LewisGale Hospital Pulaski

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. Located in Pulaski, Virginia, the 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and the New River Valley. As part of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, we offer a full scope of services, including the LewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski, which was the first facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant procedure. Our hospital is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and is an accredited chest pain center with specialized programs in orthopedics.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, we spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

How to Apply

We are reviewing applications for our Certified Respiratory Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!