Respiratory Therapist - CHOR Pavilion Brook Rd - Weekend Program (WEP) - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus of $20,000

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading health system in Virginia seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced care across various patient populations. The candidate will educate patients and staff, and may lead teams in absence of a supervisor. Requirements include a Virginia license, CRT or RRT certification, and current CPR certification. Experience preferred includes two years in a similar setting. This position involves physical demands such as lifting and standing, and may require shift rotations and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care for various patient populations.
• Serve as a respiratory care resource and educator.
• Function as a shift team leader when necessary.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Team leadership

Ventilator management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

$20,000 sign on bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.

The Respiratory Therapist 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 job serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. If applicable, 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

• New graduate or prior work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT/ (*CRT).
• *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT. Those hired prior to 1/1/2015 with CRT will be grandfathered into this role

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: Frequent bending, Prolonged standing, 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, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change, Noisy environment, Frequent and intense customer interactions

EEO

EEO

Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.