Respiratory Therapist Internal Traveler

Sentara Health•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist to work a Full Time, 14-week assignment! Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Sentara Leigh - Norfolk, VA $70.00/hr NIGHT shift- 7pm to 7am 14-week assignment No benefits Overview 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.

Requirements

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.
Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy OR Bachelor’s Degree – Respiratory Therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Certification - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Respiratory Therapist License - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

1 year of clinical respiratory care experience

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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
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