Job Title: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: Norfolk, VA
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Additional Note: Sunday shifts are required.
Job Description:
A skilled Respiratory Therapist (RT) is needed to provide respiratory care within an acute-care hospital environment. The RT will deliver high-quality therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory services, supporting patients with diverse respiratory conditions across various hospital units.
Responsibilities:
Perform respiratory assessments and implement appropriate therapy plans based on clinical evaluations.
Administer respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and airway management.
Manage and monitor ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP devices, and other respiratory support equipment.
Respond to emergency situations, including rapid response and code blue events, providing airway management and ventilation support.
Conduct diagnostic tests such as ABGs, pulmonary function screening, and bedside respiratory assessments.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
Document all treatments, assessments, and patient responses in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Educate patients and families regarding respiratory conditions, treatments, and equipment use.
Maintain all respiratory equipment and ensure proper functionality and cleanliness.
Follow all hospital policies, professional standards, and state/federal regulations.
Qualifications:
Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Virginia (or eligibility prior to start).
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CRT or RRT accepted per facility requirements).
Experience in acute care or hospital settings strongly preferred.
Strong clinical skills, assessment abilities, and emergency-response capability.
Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
Ability to independently manage workload on night shift.
Must be available to work every Sunday.