Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Transport - Nights

Company: VCU Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Sign On Bonus up to $40,000 available for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Bonus amount varies based on position and experience level. Terms and Conditions apply.The Transport Respiratory Therapist provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols. The Transport Respiratory Therapist provides external and internal critical care transport according to discipline training to include stabilization and intervention. This job provides pre-hospital advanced life-support care to flight/ground transport patients across the lifespan from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to medical staff. The Transport Respiratory Therapist serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. This job also functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required.Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).Current CPR and NRP required.Current related credentials preferred (NPS, C-NPT, etc.)Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia requiredCurrent RRT requiredCurrent CPR certification as required by practice settingCurrent NRP certificationCurrent PALSCurrent ACLSFlight safety trainingIntubation competencyExperience REQUIRED:Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory TherapistOne (1) year of work experience in NICUExperience PREFERRED:Three (3) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist.Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice settingEducation/training REQUIRED:Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)Education/training PREFERRED:Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited programIndependent action(s) required:Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response; airway care; selecting appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters; consulting with providers and interdisciplinary team members regarding the patientTo competently deliver and document routine patient care along with safely administering prescribed medications; recognize implications of medications with routine vs. complicated use.Provides pre-hospital advanced life-support care to air/ground transport patients across the lifespan from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to medical staff.Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and to maximize patient and customer satisfaction.Maintain work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.May include ECMO management.Perform shift team leader role in the Respiratory Care supervisor's absence.Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional position requirements:Required to rotate shiftsWork on weekends and some holidaysMandatory on callMay be exposed to hazardous situations prior to and during transportMay be exposed to extreme weather conditionsMay work in confined spaces (poorly lit)Age Specific groups served:As appropriate based on unit assignmentPhysical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.Other: Maximum weight 235 lbs. (in street clothes)Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motionMental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeNightsEEOEmployer/Disabled/ProtectedVeteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

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