Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sentara Healthcare • Norfolk, VA

81d • $70 • Remote

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General 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

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• State license and active NBRC RRT certification required at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
• 1 year of clinical respiratory care experience preferred.

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

• 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
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees