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

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Roanoke, Virginia

Assignment Type

• Travel/contract
• 13 weeks
• Night shift: 3x12s, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Schedule Notes

• May include every-other-weekend coverage or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Must work one holiday during the contract
• May be required to float within skillset

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Critical care experience in high-volume ER and Level 1 Trauma Center settings including neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU
• Aerosol and medication delivery systems proficiency (mask, trach, MDI, Medihaler) with ability to administer Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, bicarbonate, and lidocaine
• ABG interpretation and ventilator management (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, weaning from mechanical ventilation)
• Airway management including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Oxygen therapy and nebulizer setup proficiency (handheld, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic)
• Experience with Epic

Experience Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience preferred

Charting

• EPIC experience required

Patient Population

• Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Clinical Skills

• Aerosol and medication delivery systems
• Ventilator management, including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Tracheostomy care
• Oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups

Compliance / Onboarding

• Driver’s license or state ID required within 48 hours of signing
• E-Verify or attestation required
• 7-year background check required
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• Transcript or diploma required for RRTs
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• 2 clinical references required
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Locals not accepted
• Pending license accepted