Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Transport - Nights
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onVirginia Union University, Admiral Street, Northside, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, United States
About the Role
The Transport Respiratory Therapist serves as an advanced care provider delivering safe, effective respiratory support across the entire lifespan—from neonates to geriatric patients. This role is critical for providing pre-hospital advanced life-support care during both air and ground transport, managing patients from the moment of initial contact until care is successfully relinquished to receiving medical staff.
Beyond direct patient care, the Transport Respiratory Therapist acts as a vital resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff, and students. In the absence of a supervisor, the incumbent also functions as a shift team leader, ensuring seamless operations and high standards of care. The position requires independent action in cardiopulmonary assessment, airway management, ventilator selection, and interdisciplinary consultation to navigate complex clinical scenarios, including potential ECMO management.
Work Environment & Expectations
This role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that may involve hazardous situations, extreme weather conditions, and confined spaces. The position requires mandatory on-call availability and rotation of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Team members must be prepared to adapt to frequent changes and manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of patient and customer satisfaction.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Virginia Union University, Admiral Street, Northside, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, United States
Richmond, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide safe and effective respiratory care to neonate through geriatric populations
- check_circleDeliver pre-hospital advanced life-support care during air and ground transport
- check_circleSelect appropriate ventilators and set non-ordered ventilator parameters
- check_circleAdminister prescribed medications and document routine patient care
- check_circleServe as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients and staff
- check_circleFunction as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor
- check_circleManage ECMO procedures when required
- check_circlePerform cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring during emergency responses
Requirements
- verifiedLicensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist
- verifiedCredentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- verifiedCurrent CPR and NRP required
- verifiedTwo (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- verifiedOne (1) year of work experience in NICU
- verifiedEducation satisfying eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care
- verifiedCurrent PALS certification
- verifiedCurrent ACLS certification
- verifiedFlight safety training
- verifiedIntubation competency
Nice to Have
Current related credentials (NPS, C-NPT, etc.), Three (3) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist, Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting, Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, CPR, NPS, C-NPT, Pals, Flight Safety Training, Intubation, Nicu, Ecmo Management.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program (Preferred).
Frequently asked questions about Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Transport - Nights at VCU Health
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Day-to-day, the Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Transport - Nights at VCU Health will provide safe and effective respiratory care to neonate through geriatric populations; deliver pre-hospital advanced life-support care during air and ground transport; select appropriate ventilators and set non-ordered ventilator parameters; and administer prescribed medications and document routine patient care.
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VCU Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist; Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Current CPR and NRP required; Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist; One (1) year of work experience in NICU; and Education satisfying eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care.
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Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Transport - Nights at VCU Health is based in Virginia Union University, Admiral Street, Northside, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, United States. This is a on-site role.
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VCU Health has listed this Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Transport - Nights role as on-site.
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Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Transport - Nights at VCU Health typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Transport - Nights at VCU Health include Respiratory Therapist; Registered Respiratory Therapist; CPR; NPS; C-NPT; Pals; Flight Safety Training; and Intubation.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program (Preferred).
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Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Transport - Nights at VCU Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.