Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mary Washington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Per Diem
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have 2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy (minimum requirement; if CRT license held, 10 years experience required)
• Experience required in Emergency Department (ED) and Adult Critical Care
• Experience with NICU, ED, and Adult Critical Care settings required
• Must be able to float between Adult ICU and ED
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience required within the last 6 months
• If assigned to NICU, responsible for that area for entire shift; may also float to ED and Adult ICU
• 12-hour day shifts
• Scrubs color: Wine
• 12-month separation period required between assignments
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Orientation mandatory during the first week of contract start (includes HR training and multiple shifts)
• Start date changes risk cancellation

Required Qualifications

• Virginia State Respiratory Therapist License (RRT)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA provider card required)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA provider card required)
• CRT certification if applicable (with 10+ years experience)
• 2 professional references required from leadership within the last year, including one from the current year of assignment
• Epic EMR experience within last 6 months
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as required
• Drug screening within 30 days prior to start
• Fit mask (N95) certification required and must be current
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required
• Background checks including lifetime criminal, education verification, and others as per facility policy

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific orientation and training modules within specified timeframes
• Must sign facility-specific documents including confidentiality, code of conduct, orientation packet, and others prior to start
• Must have completed work history verification for 2 years (10 years if CRT license only)
• Must pass competency exams and color blindness testing as applicable
• COVID vaccination documentation required but vaccine not mandatory (declination accepted)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Summary

This is a per diem Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, with specific experience in ED, Adult Critical Care, and NICU settings. Candidates must hold a valid Virginia RRT license and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Epic EMR experience within the last 6 months is mandatory. The role involves floating between ICU and ED, with 12-hour day shifts. Orientation and compliance with all health and facility requirements are mandatory. Flu vaccination or approved exemption is required.

Note: Contract length interpreted as 13 weeks.