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.
Hospital Information: VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. Recent accomplishments include recognition by Newsweek as a 2025 "World's Best Hospital" and VHC becoming the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health. VHC Health is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At VHC Health, we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients and that is made clear with our recent accomplishments!
Job DescriptionPurpose & 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. Additional Job DescriptionPay & 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.
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