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

**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 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: 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.

Days

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