Respiratory Therapist - FT - Nights

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) III is an advanced level respiratory care practitioner with advanced assessment and therapeutic skills who provides care to multiple patient populations. The RT III delivers quality care, develops and ensures patient plan of care collaboration with the multidisciplinary team—including physicians, registered nurses, and speech, occupational, and physical therapists. This professional member of the team implements respiratory therapy independently and provides guidance to RT I and RT II staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent and compassionate patient‑ and family‑centered care based on respiratory processes and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Administer and assess responses to respiratory therapeutic interventions with high proficiency and minimal to no supervision (e.g., aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, bronchopulmonary hygiene).
• Evaluate effects of the respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient progress; recommend adjustments and modifications.
• Establish and manage mechanical ventilation, measuring ventilator volumes, pressures, and blood‑gas analysis.
• Develop or refine ventilator care plans and communicate with the patient‑care team based on evidence and best practice.
• Communicate pertinent information to/from healthcare team members consistent with MWHC standards.
• Maintain and ensure operation of equipment by setting up, cleaning, sterilizing, completing preventive‑maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
• Provide education and training to patients and family members.
• Ensure safety of patients and associates by adhering to hospital and departmental policies and protocols.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Function as a Charge Therapist when needed.
• Precept, mentor, and orient new associates.
• Maintain at least 75 % meeting attendance and participation in one critical‑care focus group.
• Confidently handle escalated issues and procedures.
• Work competently in at least two critical‑care areas (ED, NICU, and/or ICU) for MWH; all critical‑care areas for Stafford Hospital.
• Participate in at least one quality‑improvement or departmental initiative.
• For dedicated NICU RTs: primarily work in the NICU (including the NICU Transport Team) and be available to work in other areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (preferred).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 10+ years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist II or equivalent.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• AHA ACLS required within 90 days of hire at MWH.
• NRP required within 90 days of hire for SH; required for NICU only at MWH within 90 days of hire.
• One specialty credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required for MWH & SH upon hire.
• For dedicated MWH‑NICU, NPS required within 6 months of hire.
• Member of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) (preferred).

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Constant (67‑100 % of workday) walking, standing, and use of arms and hands.
• Frequent (34‑66 % of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
• Ability to lift 35 lb and push/pull 20 lb.
• Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and reach above/overhead.
• Potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens; must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must meet driving requirements.
• Mental requirements: critical‑thinking, analytical skills, multitasking, effective communication, collaboration with multidisciplinary team, coping with difficult situations, and tolerance of irregular hours (evenings, nights, weekends).

Compensation

Pay Range: $35.77 – $59.15 per hour