The Registered Respiratory Therapist identifies and implements physician-directed respiratory care interventions for patients, building upon overall pulmonary management. This role involves working cooperatively with the healthcare team to provide professional respiratory care to patients ranging from neonates to adults across all clinical and ambulatory settings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associates or Bachelor's degree, or meet specific non-degreed criteria if RRT credentials were obtained before January 1, 2006, or are a graduate of a military RT program. A State Respiratory license, NBRC RRT (or ability to obtain within 6 months for new graduates), and BLS certification are required at the time of hire.
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Job description
City/State South Boston, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview
Sentara Health is currently recruiting for Registered Respiratory Therapists to work at Sentara Halifax in South Boston, VA. This role is a PRN, Night shift position. 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. Education Associates 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. Certification/Licensure State Respiratory license NBRC RRT 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 Respiratory Care experience preferred Join our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth!
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, 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
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Benefits
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
401k
Professional Development
Pet Insurance
Employer Match
Tuition Assistance
Adoption Reimbursement
Family Caregiver Leave
403b
Emergency Backup Care
Student Debt Pay Down
Legal Resources Plan
Surrogacy Reimbursement
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Fertility Reimbursement
Reimbursement for Certifications
Free Access to Complete CEUs
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is 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. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work,
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Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
