Respiratory Therapist - New Grad Ready for Impact

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Medical coverage

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski in Virginia seeks a New Graduate Respiratory Therapist to join a collaborative care team. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation, educate patients, and support the care team with a focus on safe, evidence-based care.

Mentorship and ongoing professional growth accompany a stable schedule and a sign-on bonus. Ideal candidate has completed respiratory therapy education and is pursuing or holding RRT credentials, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• ACLS within 6 months of employment start date.
• BLS within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams and interpreting findings.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy including oxygen, medications, and airway clearance techniques across settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways, assisting with invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring responses.
• Educating patients and families, acting as a clinical resource, and partnering with care teams.
• Maintaining equipment and safety, including setup, maintenance, and infection-prevention standards.

Education

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski in Virginia seeks a New Graduate Respiratory Therapist to join a collaborative care team. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation, educate patients, and support the care team with a focus on safe, evidence-based care.

Mentorship and ongoing professional growth accompany a stable schedule and a sign-on bonus. Ideal candidate has completed respiratory therapy education and is pursuing or holding RRT credentials, with a commitment to