Registered Respiratory Therapist

Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.64 - $42.90 / hour The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may affect salary include specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in this role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range. Job Summary & Qualifications As a Respiratory Therapist at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, you will guide patients through routine care and critical moments, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing both invasive and noninvasive ventilation across various settings. Your Role Will Include: Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions. Delivering evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies. Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed. Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection‑prevention standards. Qualifications Preferred: One‑year adult critical care experience. Strong clinical skills in mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, and oximetry. Required Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy. Required Certifications and Licensure: Current Virginia Respiratory Therapy license. Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care. BLS within 90 days of employment. ACLS within 180 days of employment. Preferred: PALS, NRP, CPFT. Hours Full time, night shift. Benefits Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage. Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr LewisGale Regional Health System