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Roanoke, Virginia

Registry Eligible Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT - New Grad Opportunity

Respiratory TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27.7-$41.55/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Any Day, Any Shift (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R161256 Registry Eligible Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT - New Grad Opportunity (Evergreen) (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: The Certified Respiratory Therapist, Registry Eligible performs basic therapeutic, diagnostic, and life support respiratory care procedures for patients of all ages in general and critical care settings. performs basic therapeutic, diagnostic, and life support respiratory care procedures for patients of all ages in general and critical care settings.

The Certified Respiratory Therapist, Registry Eligible Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and respiratory care procedures in accordance with physician orders, department policies, and established protocols.

Assesses patients and monitors the effectiveness of respiratory therapy interventions, recognizing and responding appropriately to changes in patient condition or adverse reactions. Provides respiratory support and life support modalities safely and effectively to patients of all ages.

Demonstrates knowledge of lifespan growth and development and provides age-appropriate respiratory care based on each patient's individual needs. Educates patients, families, and caregivers regarding respiratory conditions, treatments, procedures, and equipment to promote understanding and participation in care.

Documents patient assessments, treatments, responses, and other required information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner. Performs cleaning, preventive maintenance, and operational verification of respiratory equipment. Identifies equipment malfunctions and initiates appropriate corrective action.

Performs documentation, charging, filing, scheduling, and other operational responsibilities as assigned. Participates in quality improvement activities and maintains clinical competency through continuing education and annual competency validation.

Assists with the orientation of new employees and provides guidance to students, volunteers, contract staff, and support personnel as assigned.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team while maintaining the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

What We Require: Education: Associate degree or certificate in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) accredited program required. Experience: None required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Virginia Board of Medicine required. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

Must obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC within 12 months of employment. Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.

Ability to prioritize work, function effectively in a fast-paced environment, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care. This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role.

Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range

$27.70 - $41.55 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter: Dave Niven Recruiter Email: dlniven@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: carilionclinic.org Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.

That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.

Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health Discounts on childcare Continued education and training In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees.

No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia.

Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.

Key Responsibilities

Perform basic therapeutic, diagnostic, and life support respiratory care procedures for patients of all ages in general and critical care settings. Monitor patient effectiveness of interventions and provide education to patients and families regarding respiratory conditions.

Requirements

Requires an Associate degree or certificate in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC accredited program and a Virginia RCP license. Must hold a CRT credential and obtain an RRT credential within 12 months of employment.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic InterventionsPatient EducationClinical DocumentationEquipment MaintenanceInterdisciplinary CommunicationPrioritization

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registry Eligible Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT - New Grad Opportunity at Carilion Clinic a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,787 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Carilion Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 88 active listings.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
28%
PSLF eligible
22%
Loan repayment
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,787 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Roanoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,413/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Carilion Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Employer Funded Pension Plan
Paid Time Off
Onsite fitness studios
Wellness discounts
Continued education and training