Respiratory Therapist III
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Job Description
Position Title
Respiratory Therapist III
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
Across all levels the Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the direct and indirect total respiratory care of his / her assigned patients. He / She is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel.
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, along with management and supervisory skills, 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 degree in respiratory therapy is required.
- A bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy is preferred.
Experience
Two years of experience in respiratory therapy is required.
Certification/Licensure
Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
ACLS certification required.
Other Qualifications
- Completes 15 hours of continuing education annually- Active member of AARC
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the direct and indirect total respiratory care of assigned patients and the supervision of assigned personnel across all levels. This role requires knowledge of relevant department and hospital policies and procedures for delivering respiratory care.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an Associate degree in respiratory therapy, with a Bachelor's degree preferred, and must have two years of experience in respiratory therapy. Required credentials include licensure by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status, and ACLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist III at VHC Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,866 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No call
- No nights
- Includes weekends