Registered Respiratory Therapist

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with match

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family-building benefits

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for NICU duties. You will evaluate respiratory status, provide oxygen and airway clearance therapies, and manage ventilation for critical care and newborns.

The role offers mentorship, modern equipment, and stable night shifts. The position requires CRT with plan to transition to RRT, BLS and ACLS within defined timelines, NBRC credentialing, and 1+ year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• CRT license in practice state.
• RRT transition within state required (12 months CRT to RRT).
• NBRC credentialed active member.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: 1+ year of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through focused exams and airway patency evaluation.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy including oxygen, aerosols, and airway clearance techniques.
• Manage ventilation and artificial airway placement; adjust invasive/noninvasive ventilation as needed.
• Support patients and care team; educate families and coordinate with physicians and nurses.
• Maintain equipment and ensure infection prevention standards; transport ventilated patients safely.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

CRT license

RRT transition (12 months CRT to RRT)

NBRC credentialed

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Preferred: 1+ year of experience in respiratory care

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.64 - $42.90 / hour

Learn More About The Benefits Offered For This Job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Currently offering a sign on bonus up to $15,000 plus a relocation bonus up to $10,000

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU).

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a NICU Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have 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’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

Assessing respiratory status

by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.

Delivering evidence-based therapy

by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.

Managing ventilation and airways

by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.

Supporting patients and the care team

by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.

Maintaining equipment and safety

by 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:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school for Respiratory Therapy
• Currently licensed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Transition from a CRT to a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation. (12 months CRT to RRT transition)
• Credentialed active member of the NBRC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (within 30 days of hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (within 6 months)
• Preferred: 1+ years of experience in respiratory care

Hours: Full time, night shift

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center

has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

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