Respiratory Therapist: Lead Care & Education

VCU Health; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a registered respiratory therapist to provide safe and effective respiratory care across neonate to geriatric patients in alignment with clinical guidelines and hospital standards.

The role includes serving as a respiratory care educator for patients, caregivers, and staff, and may act as shift team leader in the supervisor’s absence. Rotating shifts including weekends/holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Virginia licensure as Respiratory Therapist and NBRC RRT certification required or preferred, as applicable.
• Current CPR certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• One year of RT work experience required; two years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective respiratory care for patients from neonate to geriatric per guidelines and hospital protocols.
• Serve as respiratory care resource and educator for patients, families, staff and students.
• Function as shift team leader in the supervisor's absence, if applicable.
• Rotate shifts, weekends and holidays as required.

Skills

RRT

CPR certified

Ventilator management

ACLS/PALS preferred

Education

Virginia licensure as Respiratory Therapist

NBRC RRT certification

Job description

VCU Health seeks a registered respiratory therapist to provide safe and effective respiratory care across neonate to geriatric patients in alignment with clinical guidelines and hospital standards.

The role includes serving as a respiratory care educator for patients, caregivers, and staff, and may act as shift team leader in the supervisor’s absence. Rotating shifts including weekends/holidays may be required.