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Respiratory Supervisor - Neo/Peds - Nights

VCU Health

Richmond, VA, USonsite

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**Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**.

The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor serves as a supervisor (team leader) for assigned areas and to serve as a respiratory care resource for staff and students. This position provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for assigned patient population in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required Current registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required Current RRT required Current CPR certification as required by practice setting

Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a Respiratory Therapist **Must be in a critical care setting if assigned to the Medical Campus

Experience PREFERRED: Four (4) years’ work experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Education/training REQUIRED: Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements of the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organization)

Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program

Independent action(s) required: Non-ordered ventilator parameters, i.e. peak flow, flow trajectory. Suctioning patients as required; selection of appropriate ventilators for patients; consulting with physicians and nurses regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan; modifying staff assignments; call-in additional staff, when appropriate; and maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Supervises assigned respiratory staff; conducts performance evaluations; schedules employees; approves time off and approves equipment rentals.

Additional position requirements: Weekend coverage and shift rotations may be required depending on practice setting and staffing.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change

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