Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Norfolk, VA

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Permanent Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 days ago

Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance....

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,210 per week

  • Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

Uniti Med is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Suffolk, Virginia....

Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

  • Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 8 hours ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

Respiratory Care Practitioner III (RT) - Respiratory Therapy - Harbour View Medical Center

  • Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 9 hours ago

Performs arterial punctures and analysis; has an in-depth knowledge of analysis and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation....

Respiratory Therapist (Journey Travel) - RT

  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 10 hours ago

A Respiratory Therapist must have a high level of knowledge of respiratory therapy and practice required through completion of a NBRC approved and accredited program and one year of clinical practice...

Respiratory Therapist II

  • Smithfield, VA (24 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Smithfield, VA (24 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

Qualifications Education Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Required) or Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Preferred) Experience 1 year Respiratory Therapist...

PRN Respiratory Therapist II

  • Smithfield, VA (24 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Smithfield, VA (24 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

Qualifications Education Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Required) or Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Preferred) Experience 1 year Respiratory Therapist...

Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

Respiratory Care Practitioner - Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab

  • Newport News, VA (17 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newport News, VA (17 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Licensing/Certification Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required) National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required) Registered Respiratory Therapist...

Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pulmonary Rehab

  • Portsmouth, VA (5 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (5 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Licensing/Certification Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required) National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required) Registered Respiratory Therapist...

Travel Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

  • Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,912 per week

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 3 days ago

ISC Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Norfolk, Virginia....

Resp Therapist RRT

  • Chesapeake, VA (7 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (7 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Associates or better in Respiratory Therapy....

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,179 per week

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago

respiratory care....

Certified Respiratory Therapist

  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (16 miles from Norfolk, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications The CRT will perform all respiratory care related duties....

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Norfolk, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Norfolk, VA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
42.8%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.3%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in Norfolk, VA
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
23.4%
1-2 years
20.2%
2-4 years
6.2%
4-6 years
2.8%



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