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Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, Virginia

Registered Respiratory Transport Therapist (Flex/PRN)

Respiratory TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$33.52-$50.28/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Employment Status: Variable / Flex

Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Facility

  • 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
  • R162366 Registered Respiratory Transport Therapist (Flex/PRN) (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

The Transport Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care in critical care and transport settings, collaborates with transport teams, and supports patient care and education.

The Transport Respiratory Therapist

Performs basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic and life support respiratory care procedures in general, critical care and transport patient care areas. Collaborates with other transport team members and referral facilities. Provides excellent customer service and assists with family and staff education.

Collaborates with other transport team members to ensure the safety of all transport operations. Provides rapid assessment, emergency measures and transportation for the critically ill/injured patient, utilizing the latest techniques and state of the art equipment. Uses an advanced level of communication skills.

Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served- Performs various therapeutic, life support, diagnostic procedures and patient family education. Evaluates patients for the appropriateness and effectiveness of ordered therapy and communicates suggested alternatives to physician. Performs facility specific support functions.

Organizes, prioritizes and evaluates patient care delivered by various levels of staff both in hospital and on transport. Participates in providing outreach education. Acts as resource to other patient support staff.

Actively participates in performance improvement program by collecting and analyzing data to obtain desired outcomes.

Performs cleaning, preventative maintenance and operational verification of equipment. Recognizes equipment malfunction and takes appropriate action- Monitors safety practices in the work environment and reports areas of concern.

Assists patient, family and referring facility in completing the electronic satisfaction surveys or provides a paper format of the survey. Assists Outreach Department on transport follow-up during down-time.

What We Require

Education: Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapist program.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of critical care NICU or Pediatric ICU experience required.

Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and high tolerance for stress. Must be self-motivated. For Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, must possess ability to appropriately handle/restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically violent.

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

$33.52 - $50.28

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.

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  • 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

Key Responsibilities

The Transport Respiratory Therapist provides advanced respiratory care and life support in critical care and transport settings. They collaborate with transport teams to ensure patient safety while performing diagnostic procedures and providing education to patients and families.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapist program and possess at least 3 years of NICU or Pediatric ICU experience. Required credentials include a Virginia Respiratory Care Practitioner license, RRT certification, and current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Transport respiratory therapyPatient assessmentLife support proceduresNICU carePediatric ICU careEquipment maintenancePatient educationSafety monitoring

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 53% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Respiratory Therapist market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (respiratory therapy)ranked against 46 Mental Health Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapist listings in Virginia126 active4,186 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 53% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 19% offer loan repayment126 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,572 in the last 30 days1,547 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Carilion Clinicsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index97 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (46 Mental Health Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Transport Therapist (Flex/PRN) at Carilion Clinic a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) — ranked against 46 active Mental Health Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 19 employers
13
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
11
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
71%
Loan repayment
38%
PSLF eligible
19%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - RegPer Diem

Kaweah Health · Visalia, California

$39.29-$58.94/hr
#2

Allied Health: Respiratory Therapist Clinical Content Reviewer (Part-time, Remote, PRN Position)Per Diem

Elsevier · Remote - Nationwide

$55/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Part Time - Evenings

$33.16-$51.4/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.0
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 46 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Carilion Clinic

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Pension Plan
403B
Paid Time Off
Wellness Resources
Childcare Discounts

Living in Roanoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,368/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.