Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wytheville, Virginia
Wythe County Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy

Location: Wytheville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Shift: Nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Rotating weekends
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Information

• 100-bed hospital
• Patient Population: Adults, Geriatric, Pediatrics, Infants
• Equipment: Ventilators, EKG, BiPAPs, Oxygen, etc.
• Electronic Health Records (EHR): MEDHOST, MEDITECH

Required Qualifications

• License: Respiratory Therapist (RT) License
• Certifications:

  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in respiratory therapy specialty (higher of 3+ or 5 years)
• Skills/Experience:

  • Adult ventilator management
  • CPAP
  • Pediatric respiratory experience

Additional Information

• No float requirements
• Dress code: Scrubs (any color)
• Common diagnoses treated: COPD

Summary

This is a travel RRT position requiring a minimum of 5 years of respiratory therapy experience, including adult ventilator and pediatric respiratory care. The role is night shift with rotating weekends, no call, and a 13-week contract. Required certifications include RRT, ACLS, BLS, and NRP. The facility serves a diverse patient population across all age groups.