Respiratory Therapist

Lighthouse Lab Services

Respiratory Therapist

Charlottesville, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description: 

    Join our team and elevate your career in respiratory therapy to new heights! Whether you're a recent graduate eager to begin your journey or a seasoned therapist seeking your next challenge, we offer opportunities tailored for you.

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • Pay range: $34.01 - $48.21 per hour (based on education and experience)
    • $20,000 sign-on and relocation bonuses
    • A supportive work environment that empowers you to make a difference

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Collaborative Care: Work closely with patients, their families, physicians, and the healthcare team to manage care and implement respiratory treatment plans.

    • Assessment & Treatment: Assess respiratory care needs, apply diagnostic testing, and implement therapeutic plans with precision and insight.

    • Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate records of patient care according to departmental and professional standards.

    • Patient Communication: Effectively communicate patient responses to respiratory therapy interventions and recommend modifications to care plans as needed.

    • Quality Assurance: Participate in Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives, applying standard procedures, protocols, and documentation to ensure high-quality care.

    • Professional Growth: Engage in ongoing professional development through formal education, certification, and participation in both internal and external learning opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to precept and mentor new learners and students.

    • Innovation in Care: Demonstrate the innovative application of technologies in patient care. Stay active with evidence-based practices and integrate new knowledge from respiratory research endorsed by our department.

    Qualifications:

    • Education:

      • Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
      • Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required
      • Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

       

    • Experience:

      • At least 12 months of acute or critical care Respiratory Therapy experience preferred

       

    • Licensure/Certification:

      • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
      • American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required
      • NBRC Specialty Credential (e.g., RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS) required within 2 years of hire
      • ACLS required for TCH Respiratory Therapists within 3 months of hire

    Work Schedule:

    • Shift: All shifts available
    • Salary: $34.01 - $48.21

    About us:
    At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 21 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

    It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.

    If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact recruiting@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.
    Lighthouse Lab Services | 844-974-1929 | https://www.lighthouselabservices.com/

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  • Industry
    Biotechnology