Registered Respiratory Therapist - 12 Week Contract (TTWP) - Adults - Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 12-week, night-shift contract. The role provides safe and effective respiratory care across neonate to geriatric patients, under clinical practice guidelines and hospital standards.

Responsibilities include cardiopulmonary assessment, airway care, ventilator management, and collaboration with physicians. The incumbent may serve as shift team leader in the supervisor’s absence and may rotate

Qualifications

• Licensed by Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist; NBRC RRT current.
• CPR certification current; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• 1 year of RT experience required; 2 years preferred.
• CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program completed.

Responsibilities

• Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring across age groups.
• Airway care and ventilator management per physician plan.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team on care plans.
• Perform shift team leadership in the supervisor’s absence.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Ventilator management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Shift leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (CoARC accredited)

Virginia license as Respiratory Therapist

Tools

NBRC RRT credential

ACLS / PALS

CPR certification

NRP (preferred)

Job description

## Registered Respiratory Therapist - 12 Week Contract (TTWP) - Adults - NightsApply: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R46685The Registered Respiratory Therapist learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period. This position provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols. This position serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. If applicable, this position functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting Current related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferred Current ACLS and/or PALS preferred Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required Current RRT required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting Current NRP certification as required by practice setting Experience REQUIRED: One (1) year of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist Experience PREFERRED: Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting Education/training REQUIRED: Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations) Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program Independent action(s) required: Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response; airway care; selecting appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters; consulting with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan; and maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner. Perform shift team leader role in the supervisor’s absence, if applicable. Additional position requirements: Depending on work assignment, may be required to rotate shifts, work on weekends and holidays and take on-call. Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, changeCompensation Rate: $70.00 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.Compensation Rate: $70.00 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.