TRAVEL RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Employer-Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios and discounts

Access to health and wellness app

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory care across various settings, including acute and critical care. The ideal candidate will hold an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess required certifications. Responsibilities include performing respiratory procedures, developing care plans with the healthcare team, and providing patient education.

This role offers comprehensive medical and dental benefits, paid time off, and continued education opportunities. Join us to enhance your potential and make a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Virginia Board of Medicine required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• No prior experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures across patient care settings.
• Assess, plan, and evaluate respiratory care services.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop care plans.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC accredited program

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

TRAVEL RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Employment Status: Variable / Flex | Shift: Any Day, Any Shift (United States of America) | Facility: 2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg CP02 Carilion Medical Center.

Requisition Number: R160896 | TRAVEL RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: The Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory care across multiple settings, supports patient care planning, and collaborates with care teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and life‑support respiratory care procedures for patients across the continuum of care, including acute, critical care, and home care settings as applicable.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates respiratory care services to support optimal patient outcomes for assigned patient populations.
• Collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Administers respiratory treatments and medications in accordance with physician orders, clinical protocols, and department standards.
• Provides patient and family education related to respiratory conditions, treatments, equipment, and self‑management strategies.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in rapidly changing patient situations and responds appropriately to emergent respiratory care needs.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Functions as a clinical resource and role model for respiratory care staff, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supports departmental operations through effective resource management, prioritization of patient care activities, and problem resolution.
• Assists with orientation, training, competency development, and ongoing education of staff and students.
• Participates in departmental, hospital, and organizational committees, projects, and initiatives to support professional practice and continuous improvement.
• Maintains required competencies and pursues ongoing professional development to support evidence‑based respiratory care practice.

What We Require

• Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC accredited program required.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Virginia Board of Medicine required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Recruiter

Dave Niven

Email: [e-mail]

Contact

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1‑800‑599‑2537.

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. For individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process, contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800‑599‑2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E‑Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits

• 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

We enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.

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