Respiratory Therapist II — Critical Care & Ventilation

Valley Health; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Valley Health in Front Royal, VA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric patient populations. You will perform assessments, administer therapies, educate patients, and participate in a multidisciplinary team, following physician orders and department policies.

The role supports a clinical ladder and requires a valid RCP license, BLS, ACLS or equivalent, and NBRC certification with experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Care program is required.
• 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
• RCP license and BLS required; ACLS or equivalent; NBRC CRT/RRT with experience or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapy modalities per physician orders/protocols.
• Performs SpO2 monitoring via pulse oximetry during overnight studies, exercise, and spot checks.
• Performs airway clearance therapy and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilation therapy.
• Performs basic EHR operations and regular assessment rounds.
• Ensures equipment cleaning and setup; participates in rapid response and code situations.
• Assists in bedside bronchoscopies and intubations as needed.
• Provides thorough handoff reports at shift end.

Skills

Motivation

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care program

Job description

Valley Health in Front Royal, VA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric patient populations. You will perform assessments, administer therapies, educate patients, and participate in a multidisciplinary team, following physician orders and department policies.

The role supports a clinical ladder and requires a valid RCP license, BLS, ACLS or equivalent, and NBRC certification with experience.