Emergency Department Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Roanoke, VA
Remede Consulting Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

POSITION
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Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Adults (Must have critical care experience to work in a high volume ER, Level 1 Trauma Center)
SCHEDULING DETAILS AND CHARTING
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• Shift hours: 3x12s, 7p-7a
• Charting: EPIC experience required
• Weekend Requirement: May be EOW or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• RTO, Block & Special Scheduling Requests: ALL requests must be included with the submission.
• Call off Policy: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2-weeks.
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract.
• Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes. (1 year travel experience preferred)
• Locals Accepted? No. Refer to the Submittal Instructions for radius rule criteria
• Pending License Accepted: Yes. Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine required. **Other state licenses accepted, but will be required to obtain 90 day temporary authorization while VA perm license issues
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
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• BLS, ACLS
• RRT: Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• CRT not accepted
REQUIRED CLINICAL SKILLS
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• Must have critical care experience to work in a high volume ER, Level 1 Trauma Center including Neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU patients
• Aerosol and medication delivery systems (mask, trach, MDI, Medihaler); skilled in administering Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, bicarbonate, and lidocaine.
• Competent in ABG interpretation and ventilator management (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, weaning from mechanical ventilation).
• Airway management: Extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, tracheostomy care.
• Proficient in oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups (handheld, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic)
UNIT DETAILS AND FLOATING
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• Ratios: 1:25; Patient Population: Serves adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Protocols: Robust Assess and Treat protocol in place, with ventilator management and liberation policy
• Equipment: Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNO with the iNOvent, and LTV1200
• Floating: Will be required to float within skillset
HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital and the flagship facility of Carilion Clinic. It is the region’s only Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatrics), Magnet-designated for nursing excellence, and affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. The hospital features advanced specialty care, a dedicated children’s hospital, and is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center.