Respiratory Therapist - Community Memorial Hospital - ...

The Respiratory Therapist provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced practitioner for neonates, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients.The Respiratory Therapist serves as a respiratory care resource for hospital staff and students.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting Current related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferred Current ACLS and/or PALS preferredLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Commonwealth of Virginia Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting Current NRP certification if job responsibilities include labor and delivery assistanceExperience REQUIRED: N/AExperience PREFERRED: One (1) year of experience functioning as a Respiratory Therapist Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice settingEducation/training REQUIRED: Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited programIndependent action(s) required: Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response; airway care; selecting appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters; consulting with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan; and maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional position requirements: Depending on work assignment may be required to rotate shifts and work on weekends and holidays.Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment.Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent changeEEOEmployer/Disabled/ProtectedVeteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

Created: 2026-02-15