RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adults

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care in general and intensive settings. The role requires RRT credentials, VA licensure, and CoARC-approved education, with opportunities for sign-on and relocation assistance.

Join a mission-driven health system focused on patient care, professional growth, and community impact. Evening/Night shifts available in a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.
• Must have associate degree or CoARC-approved certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures in general, ICU, or home care settings.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Collaborate with the health care team, patient and family to develop and evaluate an age-specific plan of care.
• Administer and document treatments and medications for patients of all ages.
• Identify and address patient/family education needs within the plan of care.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and competency validation.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise during changing circumstances and lead by example.
• Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource use.
• Manage resources and priorities to meet patient care needs.
• Complete assigned projects on schedule and contribute to department goals.
• Use problem-solving to resolve staff and patient issues.
• Participate in orientation of new employees and provide feedback to staff.
• Contribute to unit, hospital and organizational activities to improve care and decisions.
• Assist with educational activities for the respiratory care department and community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or CoARC-certified program

Job description

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R146677 RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adults (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

S20,000 Sign-On Bonus $7,000 Relocation Assistance Available Here is your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well‑being and professional development.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist on our team, you will deliver the best therapeutic, diagnostic, and life‑support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas, or home care environments.

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.

Age specific ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care.

Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/ family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age‑specific interdisciplinary plan of care.

Revises plan according to changes in patient status.

Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented.

Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately.

Actively participates in performance improvement program by obtaining desired outcomes.

Assures personal and professional development through participation in educational activities and completion of annual competency validation.

Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.

Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.

Determines and performs within clinical, leadership and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement.

Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.

Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.

Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians.

Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs.

Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines.

Uses problem‑solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area.

Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees.

Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.

Provides input into practice, environment and work issues by participating on unit, hospital and/or organization activities which facilitate staff participation/input in decision making.

Assists with providing educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments and the community.

What We Require:

• Education: Associate degree and/or certification required from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education) approved school of respiratory therapy.
• Experience: N/A
• Licensure: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Be able to acquire BLS within 3 months of employment in this position or as determined by department. Some areas may require ACLS, NRP, PALS certification within one year of employment.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Compensation Range: $30.47 - $45.71 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace.

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Benefits, Pay and Well‑being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well‑being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well‑rounded benefits package, and many perks and well‑being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not‑for‑profit, mission‑driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi‑specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.