Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Neuro/Respiratory Diagnostics

Location

Newport News, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12 Hours (19:00–07:00)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services in an acute care hospital setting, including ICU, ED, and Medical/Surgical units
• Support NICU respiratory care for candidates with applicable experience
• Operate within a Level II Trauma Center environment alongside a team of 7–10 Respiratory Therapists depending on census
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records
• Float to other units as needed based on facility census and staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Active PALS certification through AHA
• Valid Virginia state respiratory therapy license in hand at time of submittal, or proof of a compact license
• EPIC electronic health records experience required
• Specialty experience within the last year in the applicable unit(s)
• One supervisory reference required at time of submittal

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NRP certification for candidates with NICU experience
• Prior experience in a Level II Trauma Center or multi-ICU acute care environment
• CRT credential in addition to RRT

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity acute care environment with a robust respiratory therapy team across multiple critical care units
• Local candidates are welcome to apply for this contract opportunity