Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
| Facility | Sovah Health - Danville |
| Location | Danville, VA |
| Career Area | Respiratory |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Date Posted | 09/17/2025 |
| Job ID | #312384 |
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Full-time
May be eligible for a sign-on bonus: $15,000
Your experience matters
Sovah Health Danville is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do.
How you'll contribute
A Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role:
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
- Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance; participates as a member of the core team and rapid response team by responding to emergency or STAT calls to establish natural and artificial airways, including oral endotracheal intubations or to help or assess with any other respiratory-related issue.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have an associate's degree. Graduate of a Program in Respiratory Care Therapist.
Additional requirements include:
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required or within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) or eligible to take the NBRC's Registered. Respiratory Therapist exams and have passed the RRT exam within 18 months of hire.
- Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
More about Sovah Health
Sovah Health Danville is a 250-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Danville community for over 120 years. We are proud to be accredited by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, and accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer and is a member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.
EEOC Statement
"Sovah Health - Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.