Description

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Roanoke, VA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Adults

Location

Roanoke, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 4x12 and up to 26-week contracts available upon request

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services in a high-volume emergency department and Level I Trauma Center environment, including Neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU patients
• Administer aerosol and medication delivery via mask, trach, MDI, and Medihaler; medications include Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, bicarbonate, and lidocaine
• Perform ABG interpretation and manage ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, and mechanical ventilation weaning; troubleshoot high-pressure alarms
• Provide airway management including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Set up and manage oxygen therapy and nebulizer systems including handheld, T-piece, trach collar, and ultrasonic devices
• Float within skillset as required; document all patient care using EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required; CRT not accepted
• Active Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credential required; Virginia state license required or must obtain a 90-day temporary authorization while permanent Virginia license is pending
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Critical care experience in a high-volume ER or Level I Trauma Center setting required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records required
• Experience with equipment including Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNOvent, and LTV1200

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel assignment experience preferred (minimum 1 year of travel experience)
• Familiarity with robust Assess and Treat protocols, ventilator management, and liberation policies

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a large acute care teaching hospital that is the region's only Level I Trauma Center (Adult and Pediatric) with advanced specialty services including a dedicated children's hospital and certified stroke center
• Engage in a dynamic, high-acuity environment serving adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations with access to advanced respiratory equipment and established clinical protocols