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Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Schedule: Full-Time (Days & Nights, Rotating Weekends)
Our Facility
Since opening in 2010, our 130+ bed community hospital has remained a leader in the Fredericksburg region, blending advanced medical technology with compassionate, physician-led care. As a key member of the commonwealth’s most extensive healthcare network, we provide a full continuum of care—from 24-hour emergency services and oncology to neonatal and psychiatric care.
The Role
As a Respiratory Therapist here, you are more than a technician; you are a clinical guide for patients during their most vulnerable moments. You will manage complex ventilation systems and perform critical diagnostic procedures in a high-tech environment.
We prioritize your professional longevity by offering:
- Predictable Scheduling: Stability to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Expert Mentorship: Direct access to seasoned RT leadership.
- Collaborative Culture: A supportive environment where your expertise is respected by the entire care team.
Core Responsibilities
- Clinical Evaluation: Conduct focused respiratory assessments, monitoring breath sounds and airway health to tailor patient care plans.
- Advanced Therapeutics: Execute evidence-based treatments, including oxygen administration and airway clearance, in acute and critical care settings.
- Ventilation Oversight: Lead the initiation and adjustment of invasive and non-invasive ventilation; assist with airway placements and emergency response.
- Team Integration: Act as a subject matter expert for nurses and physicians, provide family education, and support neonatal stabilization efforts.
- Operational Safety: Manage the calibration and sterilization of equipment while ensuring strict adherence to infection-control protocols.
Candidate Requirements
- Credentials: Valid State License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
- Certification: Must hold or obtain BCLS/CPR certification within 30 days of start date.
- Education: Completion of an Associate Degree or an accredited Vocational/Certificate program.
- Experience: Open to new graduates looking to launch their careers in a supportive environment.