Respiratory Supervisor, Neo/Peds

VCU Health

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor leading neonatal and pediatric respiratory care at VCU Health’s children’s hospital. Supervising staff and managing ventilator-based patient care on night shifts.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $56 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing advanced respiratory care, including ventilator management and patient assessment, while effectively supervising and training staff in a critical care environment. Holds necessary licenses and certifications to ensure compliance and high standards of patient care.

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Licensed Respiratory TherapistRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Current CPR CertificationCritical Care ExperienceStaff Supervision

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Hard Skills

Ventilator ManagementPatient AssessmentSuctioning TechniquesPerformance EvaluationsStaff SchedulingNon-Ordered Ventilator ParametersPatient Care Plan ConsultationEquipment Rental Approval

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingClear CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed by the Commonwealth of VirginiaCurrent RRTCurrent CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Respiratory CareCritical Care SettingPatient PopulationMedical Campus

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as supervisor/team leader for assigned areas
Serve as a respiratory care resource for staff and students
Provide safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for the assigned patient population
Perform non-ordered ventilator parameters, including peak flow and flow trajectory
Suction patients as required
Select appropriate ventilators for patients
Consult with physicians and nurses regarding the appropriateness of patient care plans
Modify staff assignments and call in additional staff when appropriate
Maintain work areas in a clean and well-stocked manner
Supervise assigned respiratory staff
Conduct performance evaluations
Schedule employees
Approve time off and equipment rentals

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Must be in a critical care setting if assigned to the Medical Campus
Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements of the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organization)
Weekend coverage and shift rotations may be required depending on practice setting and staffing
Ability to lift 50–100 lbs.
Prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking, and overhead/extensive/repetitive reaching
Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, manage frequent and intense customer interactions, and adapt to frequent change
Current Respiratory Therapist license, current RRT, and current CPR certification required for continued employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2026; terms and conditions apply