Respiratory Therapist II
Location: South Boston, VA
Work Shift: Third (Nights)
About the role
Sentara Health is currently recruiting for Registered Respiratory Therapists to work at Sentara Halifax in South Boston, VA. This role is a full-time, night shift position.
- Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time Qualified Candidates!
- Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus for Part Time Qualified Candidates!
- Experienced and New Graduates may qualify.
- Relocation, Moving Allowance, and Housing Allowance available to candidates outside of the geographic area.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist builds upon the overall pulmonary management in identifying and implementing physician-directed respiratory care interventions for an individual or a group of patients. Works cooperatively with nursing and other health care team members for professional respiratory care practice for all patients ranging in ages from neonates to adults in all clinical and ambulatory settings. Responsible for the appropriate age-specific assessment and treatment of patients. May have access to, or oversight of Protected Health Information (PHI) in the course of carrying out position duties.
Responsibilities
- Identify and implement physician-directed respiratory care interventions.
- Work cooperatively with nursing and other healthcare team members.
- Provide professional respiratory care practice for patients of all ages (neonates to adults) in clinical and ambulatory settings.
- Perform age-specific assessments and treatments for patients.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree required. Non-degreed applicants with RRT credentials prior to January 1, 2006, and graduates from a military RT program with RRT credentials will also be considered.
- State Respiratory license.
- NBRC RRT certification.
- BLS required at time of hire.
- For new graduates only: Must have State license and BLS at time of hire, and must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months of hire date.
Experience
None required; 1 year of Respiratory Care experience preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave.
- Emergency Backup Care.
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans.
- Life Insurance.
- 401k/403B with Employer Match.
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000.
- Pet Insurance.
- Legal Resources Plan.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital is fueled by the expertise of a well-established medical staff representing more than two-dozen specialties, while remaining focused on excellent care. Services at this hospital include cardiovascular services, emergency services, family birthing center, hospitalist program, imaging/radiology services, laboratory services, nephrology services, orthopedic services, rehabilitation services, and surgical services.