Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Suffolk, 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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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

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

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

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

Qualifications: * 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...

Local Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

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

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

Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

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

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

Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist

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

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapy-Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Norfolk Virginia. At TotalMed, our aim is to be the last company you ever work with....

Respiratory Care Practitioner - Transport

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

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care: Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia MINIMUM...

Respiratory Care Practitioner

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

Maintains artificial airways and provides mechanical ventilation, in addition provides transport of those patients with an artificial airway or mechanical ventilation to locations to facilitate tests...

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 912859

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

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Location: Norfolk, VA Start Date: 07/07/2025 Shift: 12 Hrs Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity!...

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,294 per week

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

Posted job title: Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist Reg Respiratory Therapist Reg About Summit Medical Staffing Nursing Summit Medical Staffing was founded in 2014 and is based in Fremont, Nebraska....

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 17 hours ago

Education Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy OR Bachelors Degree Respiratory Therapy Certification/Licensure Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Certification - National Board of Respiratory...

Respiratory Care Practitioner - Maryview Medical Center

  • Portsmouth, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 20 hours 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...

Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - $57 per hour

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 1 day ago

RightPro Staffing is seeking a local contract Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Norfolk, Virginia....

Respiratory Therapist

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements Respiratory Therapist credential by the NBRC, and CPR certification required. Eighteen months of respiratory care experience preferred, ideally in a critical care setting....

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and...

Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RT) - System Flex

  • Portsmouth, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 3 days ago

blood gas (ABG) interpretation....

Demographic Data for Suffolk, VA

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Respiratory Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Gain insight into the complexities of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and how gases and nutrients are regulated in healthy humans. The human body is an amalgamation of specialised and...
Introduction to Acute Respiratory Failure
Respiratory failure is a common clinical problem encountered by most healthcare professionals. On this three-week course from The University of Glasgow, youll expand your knowledge of the...
Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings
On this course, youll get a world-class introduction in how to diagnose and manage respiratory disease in low- and middle-income primary care settings. Explore how to treat chronic respiratory...

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Suffolk, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Respiratory Therapist positions.



Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, 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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