Registered Respiratory Transport Therapist (Flex/PRN)
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.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 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 power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapist listings in Virginia | 126 active | 4,186 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 53% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 19% offer loan repayment126 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,572 in the last 30 days | 1,547 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Carilion Clinic | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index97 active listings |
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.
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