Registered Respiratory Therapist - CFMH (Flex)

About the Role

Here is your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well‑being and professional development. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist on our team, you will deliver the best therapeutic, diagnostic, and life‑support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas, or home care environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages, completing age‑specific ongoing assessments, documenting them, and using them to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborate with health‑care team members, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary, age‑specific plans of care, revising plans as patient status changes.
• Accurately administer and document treatments and medications for patients of all ages.
• Identify, incorporate, and document patient/family (caregiver) educational needs in the plan of care.
• Participate in performance‑improvement programs to obtain desired outcomes.
• Engage in personal and professional development through educational activities and annual competency validation.
• Act as patient advocate, protector of patient rights, and provider of psychological, social, and cultural support.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
• Determine and perform within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support evidence‑based, quality patient‑care service and performance improvement.
• Exhibit clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, resource consumption, and improve patient outcomes.
• Serve as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians.
• Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify environment to meet patient‑care needs.
• Complete manager/director‑predetermined projects within specified time frames and guidelines.
• Use problem‑solving methods to resolve patient and personnel situations in the work area.
• Take an active role in orienting new employees and providing feedback using appropriate communication and documentation.
• Provide input on practice, environment, and work issues by participating in unit, hospital, and organization activities that facilitate staff participation in decision‑making.
• Assist with educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments, and the community.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree and/or certification from a CoARC‑approved school of respiratory therapy.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills; successful completion of orientation and competency validation; ability to acquire BLS certification within 3 months of employment (and ACLS, NRP, PALS certification within one year where required); ability to obtain required certifications as determined by department.

Pay

Compensation range: $30.47 – $45.71 per hour. Pay is based on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Schedule

Variable / Flex Shift – Evening/Night (United States of America).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer‑funded pension plan (vested after five years) and voluntary 403(b) option.
• Paid time off accrued from day one.
• On‑site fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to health and wellness app, Personify Health.
• Discounts on childcare.
• Continued education and training opportunities.

Contact Information

Recruiter: Dave Niven (dlniven@carilionclinic.org). For additional assistance, contact the HR Service Center at 1‑800‑599‑2537.