Respiratory Therapist

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider with over 131 years in business, operating more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. Sentara has been recognized by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the nation's top integrated healthcare systems for over a decade and has been nominated "Employer of Choice" for over 10 years. U.S. News and Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for over 15 years. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. It is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and is a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence. The organization is committed to growth, innovation, and patient safety across Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer with a workforce of close to 30,000 members, committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. This is a tobacco-free environment.

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 required at time of hire.
• Active NBRC RRT required at time of hire.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CRT's are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to patients.
• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies.
• Monitor patient respiratory status and response to treatment.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.

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
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks
• Relocation assistance
• Up to $20K Sign On Bonuses
• Up to 15K housing incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree