Respiratory Therapist
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Respiratory Therapist

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Roanoke, Virginia
• Night shift: 3x12s, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• 13-week contract
• Must float within skillset
• Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with 1 year of experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• Critical care experience in a high-volume ER and Level 1 Trauma Center including Neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU
• Skilled administration of aerosol and medication delivery systems including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, bicarbonate, and lidocaine
• Competency in ABG interpretation and ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Airway management including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Proficiency in oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups including handheld, T-piece, trach collar, and ultrasonic
• Experience with Epic

Scheduling and Assignment Details

• One holiday required per 13-week contract
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates not accepted
• Pending license accepted
• Other state licenses accepted with temporary Virginia authorization while permanent license is processed

Clinical Skills

• Ventilator support and troubleshooting, including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Airway procedures including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Aerosol and medication delivery via mask, trach, MDI, and Medihaler
• Oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups including handheld, T-piece, trach collar, and ultrasonic

Documentation and Screening

• EPIC experience required
• Drivers license or state ID required within 48 hours of signing
• E-Verify or attestation required
• 7-year background check required
• Transcript or diploma required
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• 2 clinical references required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing within 1 year of start
• Negative TB screening within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation required
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• CRT not accepted