Registered Respiratory Therapist
Blacksburg, Virginia
LewisGale Hospital - Montgomery

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 (3 shifts of 12 hours, every other weekend)

Unit and Facility Overview

• Unit: Respiratory Therapy
• Number of Beds: 76 total (10 ICU, 30 CMU, 36 Medical-Surgical) plus Emergency Department
• Equipment Used: PB840s and 980s ventilators, Phillips V60s, Hamilton c-1 ventilators
• Documentation System: MEDITECH
• Certifications of Facility: Level 3 Trauma Center, Stroke Ready, Magnet Designation, Chest Pain Center
• Work Environment: Highly engaged staff and management, flexible scheduling, positive facility culture
• Location Highlights: Outdoor activities available in the Blue Ridge Mountains; home to Virginia Tech University
• Recognition: One of the highest engagement scores in the facility as of May 2024

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification

Schedule and Dress Code

• Schedule: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, every other weekend required
• Dress Code: No specific color requirements for scrubs

Additional Information

• Many travelers choose to extend their assignments or return due to positive work environment and management
• Unit policies and guidelines available upon request
• Procedures performed and advanced skills required are aligned with core respiratory therapy practice on the unit