Registered Respiratory Therapist

City/State

Hampton, VA

Overview

Work Shift

Third (Nights) (United States of America)

Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA is hiring a Respiratory Therapist. We will consider Registered and Certified Respiratory Therapists.

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 geographic area.

Hours/Shift:Full-time 36 hours per week, Day shift from 6:30AM to 7PM. This role can be scheduled on night shift as well if desired.

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Job Summary

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.

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.

State license, active NBRC RRT and 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.

Qualifications:

ALD

• Associate's Level Degree: Respiratory Therapy (Required), BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification

• American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Certification

• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Respiratory Therapist License

• State license

• North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB), Respiratory Therapist License

• State license

• Other/National, Respiratory Therapist License

• State license

• Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)

Clinical Respiratory Care

Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Mathematics, Troubleshooting

Sentara Healthcare 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.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.