Vcuhealth
Respiratory Therapist 2 - Adults - Nights
Richmond, VA
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- Role family
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Mid level
- Stated salary
- $20,000 per year
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 1 Oct 2026
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**Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by October 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**
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 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:
- One (1) year of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- 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 requirements: 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: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, 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, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change
Compensation Ranges:
- Respiratory Therapist 1: $29.00 - $42.28
- Respiratory Therapist 2: $32.00 - $46.51
- Respiratory Therapist 3: $33.01 - $51.17
Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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