Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal​/Pediatric Transport - Nights

Respiratory Therapist
- Neonatal/Pediatric Transport
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- Neonatal/Pediatric Transport
- Nights locations:
Richmond, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R39358
** Campaign Bonus up to $40,000 available for offers accepted by November 30, 2025. Bonus amount varies based on position and experience level. Terms and Conditions apply.
** The Transport 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. The Transport Respiratory Therapist provides external and internal critical care transport according to discipline training to include stabilization and intervention. This job provides pre-hospital advanced life-support care to flight/ground transport patients across the lifespan from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to medical staff.

The Transport Respiratory Therapist serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. This job also 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.  Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).  Current CPR and NRP required.  Current related credentials preferred (NPS, C-NPT, etc.)    Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:  Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required  Current RRT required  Current CPR certification as required by practice setting  Current NRP certification  Current PALS  Current ACLS  Flight safety training  Intubation competency    Experience

REQUIRED:

Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist  One (1) year of work experience in NICU    Experience PREFERRED:  Three (3) 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 an 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 providers and interdisciplinary team members regarding the patient  To competently deliver and document routine patient care along with safely administering prescribed medications;

recognize implications of medications with routine vs. complicated use.  Provides pre-hospital advanced life-support care to air/ground transport patients across the lifespan from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to medical staff.  Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and to maximize patient and customer satisfaction.  Maintain work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.  May include ECMO management.  

Perform shift team leader role in the Respiratory Care supervisor’s absence.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A    Additional position requirements:  Required to rotate shifts  Work on weekends and some holidays  Mandatory on call  May be exposed to hazardous situations prior to and during transport  May be exposed to extreme weather…