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VCU Health · Richmond, VA

Respiratory Therapist - CHOR Pavilion Brook Rd - Weekend Program (WEP) - Days

TypeFull time
ScheduleDays
Experience2+ yrs pref.
EducationBachelor's pref.
PostedSep 30
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required
✓Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required
Certifications
✓Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)* or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
✓Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
✓Current 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 CRT* or RRT required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
✓Current NRP certification as required by practice setting: *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.
✓New graduate or prior work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT/ (*CRT).
Current related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferred
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program preferred
Qualifications
✓Those hired prior to 1/1/2015 with CRT will be grandfathered into this role
✓Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)
✓Depending on work assignment, may be required to rotate shifts, work on weekends and holidays and take on-call.
Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist preferred
Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting preferred
VCU Health
Richmond, VA · 6 hospitals
430open roles
12respiratory therapist roles open in VA
57beds
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required
✓Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required
Certifications
✓Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)* or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
✓Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
✓Current 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 CRT* or RRT required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
✓Current NRP certification as required by practice setting: *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.
✓New graduate or prior work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT/ (*CRT).
Current related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferred
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program preferred
Qualifications
✓Those hired prior to 1/1/2015 with CRT will be grandfathered into this role
✓Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)
✓Depending on work assignment, may be required to rotate shifts, work on weekends and holidays and take on-call.
Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist preferred
Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting preferred
VCU Health
Richmond, VA · 6 hospitals
430open roles
12respiratory therapist roles open in VA
57beds
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Up to $20,000 signing bonus for offers accepted by October 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply. The Respiratory Therapist 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 job serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. If applicable, 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 required Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)* or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting Current related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferred Current 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 required Current CRT* or RRT required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting Current NRP certification as required by practice setting: *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT. Experience REQUIRED: New graduate or prior work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT/ (*CRT). *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.

Those hired prior to 1/1/2015 with CRT will be grandfathered into this role Experience PREFERRED: Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting Education/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: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program Independent 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 supervisor’s absence, if applicable. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position

Depending on work assignment, may be required to rotate shifts, work on weekends and holidays and take on-call. Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities: Frequent bending, Prolonged standing, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change, Noisy environment, Frequent and intense customer interactions Compensation Range $28.22 - $46.51 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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About the role

The Respiratory Therapist 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 job serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students.