New Graduate Registered Respiratory Therapist

Henrico Doctors' Hospital; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10k

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship program

Education assistance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Virginia is seeking a new graduate Respiratory Therapist to begin your clinical career with a supportive, patient-centered team. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, participate in ventilation management, and contribute to high-quality patient care under supervision.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package and structured mentorship to help you grow into a confident RT.

Qualifications

• Licensure/certification as Respiratory Therapist per state requirements.
• New graduates welcome; successful completion of program and eligibility for credentialing.
• Supportive mentor program and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and perform focused exams to determine interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy including oxygen, aerosolized meds, and airway clearance techniques.
• Manage ventilation and airway support, including invasive and noninvasive modalities with supervision.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate with care team to ensure smooth care transitions.
• Maintain and sanitize equipment and follow infection prevention standards.

Education

RRT/RCP-State

CRT-State

NBRC-RRT

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) New Graduate Registered Respiratory Therapist today with Henrico Doctors' Hospital.

Currently offering a sign-on bonus up to 10k

Benefits

Henrico Doctors' Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) New Graduate Registered Respiratory Therapist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist,you’llplay an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments.You’llperform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings.You’llhave access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling,you’llhave the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building yourexpertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

• Assessing respiratory statusby performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, anddeterminingthe need for respiratory interventions.
• Deliveringevidence-based therapyby providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airwaysbyassistingwith artificial airway placement,initiatingand adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation,monitoringpatientresponses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care teamby educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilizene newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintainingequipment and safetyby setting up,operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• (CRT-State) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory