Senior Respiratory Therapist & Shift Leader (RRT)

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide safe and effective respiratory care across neonate to geriatric populations, serve as a resource and educator for patients, families, and staff, and function as a shift team leader when the supervisor is unavailable.

Requirements include Virginia licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT certification, CPR, and preferred ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Virginia license as Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC RRT certification required.
• CPR certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• One year of RT experience required; bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring during care.
• Ventilator management and airway support.
• Lead shift in supervisor's absence when applicable.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Ventilator management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide safe and effective respiratory care across neonate to geriatric populations, serve as a resource and educator for patients, families, and staff, and function as a shift team leader when the supervisor is unavailable.

Requirements include Virginia licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT certification, CPR, and preferred ACLS/PALS.