Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Emergency/Trauma Critical Care
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Roanoke, Virginia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Option for 4 shifts per week available upon request
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Virginia State Board of Medicine (pending licenses accepted with temporary authorization)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) — CRT not accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of critical care experience required to work in a high-volume Emergency Room at a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Experience with neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU patients
• Proficient in aerosol and medication delivery systems (mask, trach, MDI, Medihaler)
• Skilled in administering respiratory medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, bicarbonate, and lidocaine
• Competent in arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation and ventilator management (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, weaning from mechanical ventilation)
• Airway management skills: extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, tracheostomy care
• Proficient in oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups (handheld, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic)

Unit & Patient Population

• Patient ratio approximately 1:25
• Serves adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Floating within skillset required
• Equipment used includes Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNO with the iNOvent, and LTV1200
• Robust Assess and Treat protocols with ventilator management and liberation policies in place

Charting & Documentation

• EPIC electronic medical record experience required

Additional Requirements

• Must provide a valid Driver’s License/State ID within 48 hours of signing; address must be more than 100 miles from the facility (radius rule applies)
• Background check covering 7 years of history required within 1 year of start date
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 30 days of start
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Two clinical references required
• Completion of new hire paperwork and facility-specific compliance documents prior to start
• Must complete orientation safety manual acknowledgment and other competency exams as applicable

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with critical care skills seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Center environment.