Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift)

VHC Health • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Join the VHC Health Respiratory Therapist team and use your skills to make a difference in the community! We are looking for a team player to join our night shift crew. If you prefer working at night, enjoy a fun and inclusive workplace that offers extensive benefits, we encourage you to apply today! VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. Recent accomplishments include recognition by Newsweek as a 2025 "World's Best Hospital" and VHC becoming the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health. VHC Health is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At VHC Health, we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients and that is made clear with our recent accomplishments! Job Description Purpose & Scope: Across all levels the Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the direct and indirect total respiratory care of his / her assigned patients. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of respiratory care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy is required.
• Under one year of experience is required.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• responsible for the direct and indirect total respiratory care of his / her assigned patients.
• knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of respiratory care.
• Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations are inherent in the position.
• The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential.
• The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word.
• Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience.
• Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
• Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work
• Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
• Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
• Clinical and Research Pathways
• Eligible Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
• Employee Wellness Benefits
• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
• VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
• VHC Retirement Program
• Workforce Enhancement Program
• Work/Life Discounts Program
• Free onsite parking
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Leave
• 401(k) + Match and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree