Emergency Room Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Adults

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience to work in a high-volume Emergency Room at a Level 1 Trauma Center. The role involves caring for adult patients including neurotrauma, cardiovascular, and medical/surgical ICU cases.

Schedule

• Shifts: 3x12 hour shifts, 7 PM to 7 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Call-off Policy: Allowed 1 call-off shift per 2 weeks
• Floating: Required to float within skillset

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Critical care experience in a high-volume ER setting
• Experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center, including neurotrauma
• Critical care experience including cardiovascular services and medical/surgical ICU patients

Clinical Skills

• Experience with aerosol and medication delivery systems (mask, trach, MDI, Medihaler)
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with Epic charting system

Unit Details

• Patient Ratio: 1:25
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics
• Equipment: Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNO with the iNOvent, LTV1200
• Protocols: Robust Assess and Treat protocol with ventilator management and liberation policy

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• I-9 or attestation
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with address verification (must meet radius criteria)
• Background check covering 7 years of history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Required clinical references (2)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Completion of orientation and compliance documents prior to start

Additional Notes

• EPIC charting experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals not accepted due to radius restrictions

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists seeking a challenging critical care role in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with a structured schedule and comprehensive support protocols.