Respiratory Therapist 2 - Adults - Nights
Company: VCU Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
$20,000 sign on bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026.
Terms and Conditions apply.The Respiratory Therapist 2 learns,
performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during
the transitional duty period. This position 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. This position
serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients,
caregivers, hospital staff and students. If applicable, this
position 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 Current certification or registry from the
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified
Respiratory Therapist (CRT)* or Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) required Current CPR certification as required by practice
setting Current related credentials from the NBRC or National
Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferred Current ACLS
and/or PALS preferred *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be
current RRT.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements
for continued employment: Current license as a Respiratory
Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required Current CRT* or
RRT required Current CPR certification as required by practice
setting Current NRP certification as required by practice setting
*On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.Experience
REQUIRED: One (1) year of work experience as a Respiratory
TherapistExperience PREFERRED: Two (2) years of work experience as
a Respiratory Therapist Previous affiliation or work experience in
a similar practice settingEducation/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 a Committee on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited programIndependent action(s)
required: Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including
during emergency response; airway care; selecting appropriate
ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters; consulting with
physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the
appropriateness of the patient care plan; and maintaining work
areas in a clean and well stocked manner. Perform shift team leader
role in the supervisor's absence, if applicable.Supervisory
responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional position
requirements: Depending on work assignment, may be required to
rotate shifts, work on weekends and holidays and take on-call.Age
Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit
assignment.Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance
devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities:
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,
changeNightsEEOEmployer/Disabled/ProtectedVeteran/41 CFR
60-1.4.
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