Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sentara Healthcare • Hampton, VA

278d • $70

About The Position

Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work a Full Time, 14-week assignment! 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.
• State license, active NBRC RRT and BLS required at time of hire.
• For new graduates, must have State license and BLS at time of hire, and must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Non degreed applicants with RRT credentials prior to January 1, 2006.
• Graduates from a military RT program with RRT credentials.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement physician directed respiratory care interventions.
• Work cooperatively with nursing and other health care team members.
• Provide professional respiratory care practice for patients of all ages.
• Conduct appropriate age specific assessment and treatment of patients.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Commitment to enhancing training and advancement tracks.
• Work-life benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree