Respiratory Therapy Careers
Respiratory Therapy Careers At Augusta Health, our Respiratory Therapy team plays a vital role in helping patients breathe easier and live better. Whether providing critical care in the ICU, supporting emergency interventions, or guiding patients in managing chronic pulmonary conditions, Respiratory Therapists are at the heart of our commitment to quality, compassionate care.
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What You'll Do
You’ll work with patients of all ages who are experiencing breathing challenges due to illness, injury, or chronic disease. You’ll evaluate lung function, administer treatments, and manage ventilator support for patients in acute and critical care. Beyond the hospital, you’ll educate patients and families about managing chronic conditions and provide care across settings such as outpatient clinics, home health, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Every day brings opportunities to use your expertise in both high-acuity and educational settings—whether stabilizing a patient in the Emergency Department, helping a child with asthma in the clinic, or supporting long-term recovery through Pulmonary Disease Navigation programs.
Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Current Virginia license and NBRC credential required
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT): Current Virginia license and NBRC credential required
Pulmonary Function Technologist: Current Virginia certification and BLS certification required
Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient education skills.
Career Path
At Augusta Health, Respiratory Therapists have the opportunity to grow within a diverse and collaborative environment. You can gain experience across multiple areas—intensive care, emergency medicine, rehabilitation, outpatient pulmonary programs, labor and delivery, and newborn nursery care—without leaving the organization.
We encourage professional development through clinical ladder participation, cross-training, continuing education, and specialty certifications. Whether your path leads to advanced clinical practice, leadership, or education, you’ll have the support and flexibility to grow your career while continuing to make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.