Respiratory Therapist Supervisor - NICU/Peds - Nights

About the role

The Respiratory Therpay Supervisor serves as a supervisor (team leader) for assigned areas and to serve as a respiratory care resource for staff and students. This position provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for assigned patient population in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Non-ordered ventilator parameters, i.e. peak flow, flow trajectory.
• Suctioning patients as required;
• Selecting appropriate ventilators for patients;
• Consulting with physicians and nurses regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan;
• Modifying staff assignments;
• Calling in additional staff, when appropriate;
• Maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.

Requirements

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required;
• Current registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required;
• Current CPR certification as required by practice setting;
• Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a Respiratory Therapist;
• Must be in a critical care setting if assigned to the Medical Campus;
• Four (4) years’ work experience as a Respiratory Therapist preferred;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program preferred;
• Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements of the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organization) preferred;
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required;
• Current RRT required;
• Current CPR certification as required by practice setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a critical care setting if assigned to the Medical Campus preferred;
• Supervises assigned respiratory staff;
• Conducts performance evaluations;
• Schedules employees;
• Approves time off and approves equipment rentals.

Skills

• Independent Action(s) Required;
• Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs., 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.

Benefits

• Nights

Pay

• Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by July 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**.

Schedule

• Nights