Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Ventilation & Critical Care

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic care as ordered by a staff physician. The role includes assessments, airway management, ventilator support, and therapy optimization in a hospital setting.

The position requires completing an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and VA licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP within specified timelines. Clinical collaboration and training are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum required education: accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Experience: prior work as a Respiratory Therapy Technician; operating BIPAP/CPAP, ventilators, oxygen/aerosol delivery devices, pressure monitors, and pulmonary function equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and procedures (bronchial drainage, intubated therapy, spirometry).
• Monitor tracheostomy changes and MDI instruction; perform evaluations.
• Deliver aerosol treatments and therapy.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling, pulse oximetry, CPR, and chest physiotherapy.
• Document therapy and data in patient records.
• Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilator support; extubation as ordered.
• Evaluate indications for respiratory drugs and report adverse reactions.
• Review therapy quality; participate in performance improvement.
• Teach respiratory staff, students, and new hires; in-service education.
• Assist department head and medical director in new therapy procedures.
• Repair and maintain respiratory care equipment per infection control policies.

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

BIPAP machines

CPAP machines

Mechanical ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Pulse oximetry devices

EtCO2 devices

Blood gas analyzers

Pressure monitors

Pulmonary function equipment

Stethoscope

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic care as ordered by a staff physician. The role includes assessments, airway management, ventilator support, and therapy optimization in a hospital setting.

The position requires completing an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and VA licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP within specified timelines. Clinical collaboration and training are emphasized.