Respiratory Therapist II
About The Position
Sentara Health is recruiting a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. This is a full-time, first-shift (day) position. Qualified full-time candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000; qualified part-time candidates may be eligible for up to $10,000. Experienced candidates and new graduates may qualify. Relocation, moving, and housing allowances are available to candidates outside the geographic area. Sentara Obici Hospital is a full-service, state-of-the-art hospital serving residents of Western Tidewater. The position requires an associate or bachelor's degree, with specified exceptions for applicants holding RRT credentials before January 1, 2006, and graduates of military respiratory therapy programs with RRT credentials. Applicants must hold a state respiratory license and BLS certification at hire, as well as NBRC RRT credentials. New graduates must obtain NBRC RRT credentials within six months of hire. No experience is required; one year of respiratory care experience is preferred. The full-time hourly base pay range is $37.61–$55.27. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Sentara provides a comprehensive benefits package, and eligible colleagues may earn an annual discretionary bonus.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree; applicants with RRT credentials earned before January 1, 2006, or graduates of a military respiratory therapy program with RRT credentials will also be considered.
- State respiratory license.
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. New graduates must obtain the NBRC RRT within six months of hire.
- BLS certification at time of hire.
- No experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- One 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 and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunity, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Sign-on bonus opportunity up to $20,000 for qualified full-time candidates and up to $10,000 for qualified part-time candidates
- Relocation, moving, and housing allowances for candidates outside the geographic area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
