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Respiratory Therapist

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Job #: 136562 Title: Respiratory Therapist Location: Richmond, VA Salary Range: 45.00 Position: Respiratory Therapist Description:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) contract jobs in Richmond, VA typically offer 13-week assignments with standard 36-hour weekly schedules (3x12 shifts). These contract positions span several specialties, including adult critical care, inpatient rehab

Core Job Responsibilities
  • Ventilator Management: Initiate, monitor, and manage invasive mechanical ventilation and non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP).
  • Patient Assessments: Perform focused cardiopulmonary exams, evaluate breath sounds, interpret airway patency, and modify care plans.
  • Therapy Administration: Deliver aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Emergency Response: Provide airway care, resuscitation, and rapid response support during clinical emergencies.
  • Diagnostics: Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) draws, analyze lab values, and run bedside spirometry.
Typical Contract Requirements
  • Credentials: Active National Board for Respiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
  • Licensure: Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Respiratory Therapist license.
  • Certifications: BLS is required; ACLS, PALS, or NRP are heavily preferred depending on unit placement (e.g., NICU).
  • Experience: Most contract agencies require a minimum of 1 to 2 years of recent acute care hospital experience.
Current Compensation & Market Trends
  • Shift Availability: Night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) are the most prevalent contract openings, though day shifts open up periodically.


Requirements: Job Type: Temporary Post Date: 07/13/2026
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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