Join our team and take your career in respiratory therapy to new heights! Whether you’re a recent graduate eager to launch your career or an experienced therapist looking for your next challenge, we have opportunities for you.
At UVA Health, we’re proud to be an integral part of The University of Virginia (UVA). As the academic medical center of UVA, we combine the resources and expertise of a world-class university with the compassionate care and innovation of a leading healthcare institution. Our affiliation with UVA ensures that our patients benefit from cutting-edge research, top-tier medical education, and a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare. We’re dedicated to excellence in healthcare, and we’re seeking skilled clinicians like you who demonstrate advanced knowledge, assessment, and therapeutic skills for respiratory conditions. As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll have the chance to consistently perform at the highest level, incorporating other system assessments into care and reliably demonstrating excellent practice and documentation to department standards with minimal-to-no-variation.
Here’s what you can expect in this role:
Collaborative Care: You’ll manage care and implement treatment plans in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
Professional Growth: We embrace professional development and support your growth through formal education, professional certification, internal/external learning, and participation in professional organizations.
Innovation: You’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate innovative application of technologies that support patient care and stay active with implementation of evidenced-based-practice and new knowledge generated by respiratory research endorsed by our department.
We offer competitive compensation, sign-on and relocation bonuses, and a supportive work environment where you’ll be empowered to make a difference. Plus, as a UVA Health employee, you’ll have access to outstanding benefits and resources to support your personal, professional, and financial goals.
To qualify, you’ll need:
Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program. Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
Licensure: Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. NBRC Specialty Credential (e.g., RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS) preferred and required within 2 years for Medical Center Respiratory Therapists.
If you’re ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in patient care and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!
VCU Health is currently seeking respiratory therapists to join our team in Richmond, VA!
Ranked #1 in Richmond for 13 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report and named to Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals since 2021, VCU Medical Center is one of the leading academic medical centers in the country. From leadership positions to clinical roles, VCU Health offers opportunities to grow your career in a variety of areas including adults, pediatrics, transitional/long term care, rural/community care, diagnostics, transport, and more!
Our commitment to preserving and restoring health for all people is uncompromising. Every team member at VCU Health brings this mission to life, and we will stop at nothing to ensure that everyone we treat receives the care they need.
Our team members are committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, and education. Full time positions may be eligible for campaign bonuses of up to $25,000 – terms and conditions apply.
To learn more or to apply, visit us at https://careers.vcuhealth.org/us/en/respiratory or email Mandi Schneck at Amanda.Schneck@vcuhealth.org for more information.
Coordinate and participate in the administration of respiratory therapy modalities to adult, adolescent, pediatric, infant, and newborn patients with respiratory related difficulties in accordance with physician’s instructions. The registered therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s departmental policies and procedures. Reports to the Director of Respiratory Services and receives input from the Charge Therapist.
Experience:
A minimum of 1 year acute care experience functioning as a Respiratory Therapist is desired. Experience with adult, pediatric, and newborn patients is preferred.
Education:
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program with a A.A.S. or B.S. degree in Respiratory Care.
Credentials:
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential granted by the NBRC is required.
Must possess and maintain a current Virginia state license to practice Respiratory Care.
BLS certification is required.
ACCS and NPS certifications from the NBRC are encouraged.
ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred and encouraged but not required.
Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:
Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
Free onsite parking
Shift and weekend differentials
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite child care
Relocation Reimbursement up to $10,000
License Requirements:
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Company Information
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
Join our team in a full-time role with 12-hour shifts per week and enjoy comprehensive benefits. This position offers exciting opportunities for career ladder growth and is eligible for a commitment bonus of up to $30,000.
You will need to be flexible for a minimum of 4 weeks, floating to any of the 9 ECU Health Hospitals as needed. You’ll be assigned a home region with a grouping of hospitals, ensuring you have a base location. If required to work outside your home region, you’ll receive an added premium to compensate for the distance.
We strive to keep our Pool staff within their home region for longer assignments, potentially lasting over a year. This ensures stability and familiarity with your work environment.
This position will be under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care, Director of Respiratory Care, and local Respiratory Therapist Manager. They will function in a safe, expedient, and cost-effective manner in providing, responding to patient needs and documenting respiratory care and services provided.
All position requirements outlined in the job description must be met.
Requirements
Associate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care is required.
Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearly.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
ACLS, PALS, BLS and NRP are required at time of hire.
3 to 9 years of experience is required.
Please apply online by clicking this link here: https://careers.ecuhealth.org/jobs/15919852-registered-respiratory-practitioner-ii-float-pool
With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care across our facilities in Richmond, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Midlothian, or Kilmarnock. We offer flexible scheduling options including full time and per diem (PRN) shifts, to accommodate your lifestyle.
Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Rules & restrictions apply, ask the recruiter for details.
Facilities Hiring:
Memorial Regional Medical Center – Mechanicsville, VA
Rappahannock General Hospital- Kilmarnock, VA
Southside Medical Center – Petersburg, VA
St. Francis Medical Center- Midlothian, VA
St. Mary’s Hospital- Richmond, VA
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner I is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures including but not limited to oxygen and aerosolized medication delivery, ventilator care, bronchial hygiene therapy, diagnostic services and patient and staff education. Monitors the patient’s response to such therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment.
Essential Functions:
• May serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.
• Assesses patient’s physical status by inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion, patient behavior and reviewing existing data in patient’s record.
• Performs treatments according to physician orders, explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response.
• Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals including IPPB, Aerosol therapy, Postural drainage and percussion, ultrasonic nebulizer, incentive spirometry, metered dose inhalers and spacers, etc.
• Sets up and maintains different modes of oxygen therapy, to maintain adequate PaO2’s with accurate inspired levels of oxygen.
• Administers intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) or Aerosol Therapy by first preparing the prescribed medication ordered by the physician and adjusting the machine or device to accomplish patient’s individual clinical needs; document and observe patient’s vital signs, productivity of cough, relief of Dyspnea, improved breath sounds and any adverse reactions to therapy; and use judgement and technical skill to determine possible adverse reactions and suggestions for appropriateness of therapy.
• Gives postural drainage, vibration, percussion to ensure proper drainage of bronchial secretions by use of manual or mechanical percussion; check orders and X-rays for segments to be treated prior to initiating treatment; auscultation prior to and after procedure to note presence of clearance of secretions and response to therapy.
• Instructs patients and families in incentive spirometer, metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration, postural drainage and clapping, oxygen therapy, ventilator care and home aerosol therapy.
• May assist doctor with bronchoscopy and tracheostomy; assists with tracheostomy endotracheal tube changes; ensures proper humidification.
• Procurement of sputum for culture and sensitivity or airway clearance either by patient coaching, administration of mucolytics, aerosol therapy or endotracheal / nasopharyngeal suctioning.
• Evaluates normal and pathologic blood and urine laboratory value ranges.
• Performs arterial punctures and analysis; has an in-depth knowledge of analysis and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation. Performs arterial line procedures, takes safety precautions, sterile procedure, flushing, and ABG aspirations.
• May perform EKG’s; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Maintains all Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies.
• Responds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree, Related to Respiratory Therapy/Health care/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
• Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association or Red Cross (preferred)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred)
Experience:
• Previous working experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting (preferred)
• 6 months Respiratory Therapy experience in a general care area (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members
• Good communication skills
• Able to effectively work with diverse people
• Good customer service skills
• Good organizational skills and time management skills
• Good oral and written communication
• Able to receive feedback
• Able to gather and interpret data
• Accountability
• Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers
• Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing.
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Arterial blood gas punctures and testing
• Airway maneuvers
• Bedside pulmonary function
• Patient assessment
• Patient education
• Knowledge of chest suction equipment
• Knowledge of chest X-ray interpretation
Training:
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Benefits:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Professional Growth
And more!
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