Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Although this opening for is an experienced RT, New Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Step into a fast-paced, high-impact role as a Respiratory Therapist at VHC Health, where no two days are the same and your expertise truly makes a difference. Serving patients from neonates to geriatrics across multiple hospital units, you’ll be at the center of critical care from managing ventilators and performing life-saving interventions, to attending high-risk deliveries and responding to Code Blues. Each shift brings variety, autonomy, and collaboration as you prioritize care based on acuity, work alongside interdisciplinary teams, and support patients through every stage of treatment and recovery. Our team is known for its strong communication, adaptability, and shared commitment to excellence. We celebrate success together, lift each other up, and take pride in delivering top-tier care. With access to our Clinical Ladder Program, involvement in quality-driven committees, and clear paths to grow into roles like Charge RT or Supervisor, this is more than a job, it’s a career that evolves with you. If you're patient-centered, positive, and ready for diverse clinical exposure in a supportive and innovative environment, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital . We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.

Responsibilities

Pay & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.

• Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work
• Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
• Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
• Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
• Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
• Employee Wellness Benefits
• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
• VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
• VHC Retirement Program
• Workforce Enhancement Program
• Work/Life Discounts Program
• Free onsite parking
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Leave
• 401(k) + Match
• and much more!

Qualifications

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:  

Across all levels the Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the direct and indirect total respiratory care of his / her assigned patients. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of respiratory care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Education:  

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy is required.

Experience:  

Under one year of experience is required.

Certification/Licensure:  

Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required.

BLS certification required.