Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Company: Vcu Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

**$25,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply.**We are hiring for positions ranging from NEW GRADS to RESPIRATORY THERAPIST 4, within the specialties of Adult/Pediatrics/Flight/Diagnostic where experience will determine qualification and locations may vary from main hospital to other sites.The Respiratory Therapist 2 learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period. This position provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols. This position serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. If applicable, this position functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist requiredCurrent certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)* or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) requiredCurrent CPR certification as required by practice settingCurrent related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferredCurrent ACLS and/or PALS preferred *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia requiredCurrent CRT* or RRT requiredCurrent CPR certification as required by practice settingCurrent NRP certification as required by practice setting *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.Experience REQUIRED:One (1) year of work experience as a Respiratory TherapistExperience PREFERRED:Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory TherapistPrevious affiliation or work experience in a similar practice settingEducation/training REQUIRED:Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)Education/training PREFERRED:Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited programIndependent action(s) required:Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response; airway care; selecting appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters; consulting with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan; and maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.Perform shift team leader role in the supervisors absence, if applicable.Job Type: Full-timeExpected hours: 36 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Relocation assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceShift:* 12 hour shiftSupplemental Pay:* Differential pay* Signing bonusEducation:* Associate (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Richmond, VA 23298: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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