Respiratory Therapist 2 - Adults - Nights

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 2 to deliver safe and effective respiratory care across neonate to geriatric patients. The role includes education for patients, caregivers, staff and students, and may serve as shift team leader in the supervisor’s absence.

Required Virginia licensure as RT, NBRC CRT or RRT, CPR certification; NRP preferred. One year of RT experience required; two years preferred. Bachelor's degree in RT preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC CRT or RRT certification; CPR required.
• NRP/NAECB credentials preferred; RRT current for hires after 2015.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Serve as a respiratory care educator for patients, caregivers, staff and students.
• May function as shift team leader in the supervisor’s absence.
• Rotate shifts, weekends/holidays and on-call as required.
• Assess and monitor cardiopulmonary status and ventilator parameters.

Skills

CPR certification

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

**Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**

The Respiratory Therapist 2 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 Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)* or 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 *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required
Current CRT* or RRT required
Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
Current NRP certification as required by practice setting *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.

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.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

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, change

Nights

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