Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Lifepoint Health • Martinsville, VA

6d • $28 - $36

About The Position

Sovah Health - Martinsville, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care to patients. The role includes measuring lung capacity, analyzing blood samples with a blood gas analyzer, delivering ordered respiratory therapies, monitoring patient responses, and responding to emergencies. The therapist also contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures and educates patients and families about illnesses, treatments, devices, and community resources.

Applicants must graduate from an approved Respiratory Care Program with an A.A.S. degree, Certification of Graduation, or equivalent, and hold a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Virginia. BCLS is required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred. The position pays $27.97–$36.12 per hour.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program with an A.A.S. degree, Certification of Graduation, or equivalent.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Virginia.
• BCLS.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems.
• Effective English communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS.
• PALS.
• NRP.

Responsibilities

• Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
• Deliver ordered respiratory therapies and monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and response to treatment.
• Respond to codes and emergency calls, assess patient condition, and provide appropriate interventions.
• Evaluate and contribute to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Educate patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree