Registered Respiratory Therapist I
Company: Chippenham Hospital
Location: Richmond
Posted on: December 31, 2025
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Description Introduction Do you want to join an
organization that invests in you as a(an) Registered Respiratory
Therapist I? At Chippenham Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare
has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our
incredible team members over the course of three years. Benefits
Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports
the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The
available plans and programs include: - Comprehensive medical
coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low
copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health
coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed
medical transportation. - Additional options for dental and vision
benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts,
supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness,
hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft
protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving
assistance, pet insurance and more. - Free counseling services and
resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing - 401(k)
Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of
service) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare
stock - Family support through fertility and family building
benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. - Referral services
for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning
and more - Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer
Discounts - Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and
preferred banking partnerships - Education assistance (tuition,
student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) -
Colleague recognition program - Time Away From Work Program (paid
time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability
coverage and leaves of absence) - Employee Health Assistance Fund
that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time
colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. You contribute
to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and
you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a
dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist I like you to be a part
of our team. Currently offering a sign-on bonus up to $10K Job
Summary and Qualifications The Respiratory Therapist coordinates
and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in
accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the
department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice
for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the
patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of
diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients
receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. What you
will do in this role: - You will perform and document patient
assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff
pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the
need for, and response to, respiratory therapy. - You will
administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery,
aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. - You will
assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate,
monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. - You will monitor
patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and
intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response. -
You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent
patients. - You will respond to emergent patient situations and
ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during
resuscitation as required. What qualifications you will need: -
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date - (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory
Therapist/Practitioner, or Associate Degree, or Vocational School
Graduate - (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist Chippenham
Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972,
giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced
technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our
460 bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care
facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the
region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral
health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded
Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top
Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke,
heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and
knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn
Center and Level I Trauma Center. "Good people beget good people."-
Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family
270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is
reviewing applications for our Registered Respiratory Therapist I
opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! We are an
equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Keywords: Chippenham Hospital, Richmond , Registered Respiratory Therapist I, Healthcare , Richmond, Virginia
