Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Healthcare•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Henrico Doctors' Hospital is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care to adult patients. The therapist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and manages invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings, with access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced respiratory therapist leaders, and support from a collaborative team. The position offers consistent, predictable scheduling. The therapist administers therapy modalities according to physician orders; initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators and NIVV; performs arterial punctures and blood gas and electrolyte analysis; and responds to Code Blue and Rapid Response calls. The role also includes verifying orders, following quality-control protocols, documenting interventions and charges in Meditech, communicating handoffs, helping with orientation and continuing education, maintaining equipment, and teaching patients and families.

Requirements

Active Virginia Respiratory Therapist licensure.
High school graduate or GED.
Active Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
BLS certification within 30 days of hire; ARC or AHA accepted.

Nice To Haves

One year of adult critical care experience.
Strong clinical skills in mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, and oximetry.

Responsibilities

Administer therapy modalities to adult patients according to physician orders.
Initiate, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators and NIVV.
Perform arterial punctures and blood gas and electrolyte analysis.
Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response calls.
Follow established quality-control protocols.
Verify physician orders before therapy.
Provide thorough and accurate reports to oncoming staff.
Enter patient interventions and updates into Meditech.
Enter therapy charges and supplies.
Participate in departmental duties, including assisting with new employee orientation and continuing education.
Perform equipment rounds, cleaning, and routine maintenance where required.
Initiate and document patient teaching, including teaching for family members or significant others, using the appropriate patient education documentation modality.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine, and AirMed medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefits.
Life and disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
Free counseling and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
Consumer discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
Colleague recognition program.
Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.