Registered Respiratory Therapist
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Adults

Job Overview

• Travel/contract role in Roanoke, Virginia
• Day shift: 3x12s, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Must work one holiday per contract
• May be required to float within skillset
• Accepts first-time travelers
• Does not accept local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Critical care experience in high-volume emergency department and Level 1 Trauma Center settings including neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU
• 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
• Aerosol and medication delivery systems including mask, trach, MDI, and Medihaler administration
• Oxygen therapy and nebulizer setup proficiency including handheld, T-piece, trach collar, and ultrasonic systems
• Experience with Epic

Clinical Skills

• ABG interpretation and ventilator management, including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, high-pressure alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Airway management, including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups
• Aerosol and medication delivery systems
• Administration of respiratory medications and therapies listed in the source

Charting

• EPIC experience required

Scheduling

• Weekend coverage may be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block

Facility Notes

• Adult patient population
• Ratio: 1:25
• Uses ventilator management and liberation protocols
• Equipment includes Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNO with iNOvent, and LTV1200

Additional Submission Requirements

• Driver’s license or state ID required within 48 hours of signing
• E-Verify or attestation required
• 7-year background check required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required
• HHS/OIG check required
• Transcript or diploma required
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• Photo for badge required
• Access and confidentiality agreement required within 48 hours of signing
• New hire paperwork required before start
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire required
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start
• Two clinical references required
• Application or resume required
• Skills checklist required and updated annually