Respiratory Therapist - Tappahannock Hospital - Rotating

Location: Tappahannock

**$20,000 sign on bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.*
* To provide 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. To serve as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. If applicable, functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor.

Essential Job Statements

Initiates, Monitors & Maintains Mechanical Ventilation
Performs set-up, monitoring, transport, appropriate alarm setting, teaching, and hand-off for ventilation and support, to include CPAP and BiPAP. Maintains all ventilator related equipment to ensure safety of ventilator operation. Therapist utilizes own clinical skill to assess the effects of all ventilator changes ordered.

Respiratory Care Modalities
Performs respiratory care assessments, interventions, teaching (patients, families, care givers, students and other healthcare staff), and handoff that may include the following: volume expansion, airway clearance, inhaled medications, airway care to include tracheostomy and laryngectomy tube changes, intubation (if applicable), and medical gas administration. Therapist utilizes own clinical skill to assess the effects of all therapies ordered and/or performed.

Complies with Laws, Regulations, Policies & Procedures
Demonstrates compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations, including those related to Medicaid and Medicare;
Joint Commission standards;
College of American Pathologists; credentialing and licensure requirements and all VCUHS policies and procedures.

Documentation
Documents equipment and patient assessments, consultation, clinical notes on ordered therapies, interventions, and the plan of care; documents and charges for services provided. Maintains accurate records of time worked by utilizing hospital timekeeping system.

Diagnostic Modalities
Performs or assists with diagnostic procedures that may include blood gas sampling and analysis, pressure-volume measurements, peak flow measurements, simple spirometry, and bronchoscopy assistance. Therapist utilizes own clinical skill to assess the quality and reliability of test results performed.

Resource Accountability
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and accountability in use of VCUHS resources.

QI Activities & Continuing Education
Participates in QI activities, continuing education, annual recertification, and research opportunities.

Labor & Delivery Assistance (if assigned)
Performs labor and delivery assistance that may include oxygenation and ventilatory support. Therapist utilizes own clinical skill to assess the effects of all interventions ordered and/or performed.

External Critical Care Transports (if assigned)
Performs external transports for critically ill neonatal/pediatric patients to include comprehensive equipment and supplies gathering, medical gas administration, and ventilatory support. Therapist utilizes own clinical skill to assess the effects of all interventions ordered and/or performed.

Shift Team Leader or Resource Therapist
Performs shift team leader role in absence of supervisor or performs role of Resource Therapist for assigned shift.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCUHS and the Department. Provides assistance to team members. Accepts alternate assignments, as required, graciously.

Patient Population

Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
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