Respiratory Therapist II

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time, permanent weekend night shift. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus and relocation benefits if relocating from outside the area.

Requirements include an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, state licensure, NBRC RRT, and BLS at hire. New grads must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months of hire; 1 year of experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree required.
• State Respiratory license.
• NBRC RRT credential.
• BLS required at time of hire.
• New graduates must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months of hire.

Skills

RRT credential

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

RRT credentials prior to 2006

Job description

Sentara Health is currently recruiting for a Full Time, Permanent Weekend Night shift Respiratory Therapistat our Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time Qualified Candidates! Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus for Part Time Qualified Candidates! Experienced and New Graduates May Qualify Relocation & Moving Allowance available to candidates outside of geographic area.

Join our energetic team! We are devoted to continuously improving and peer coaching. Most of the Respiratory Leaders at Sentara started their career path at Sentara Leigh. Here at Leigh, we can teach you the foundations of Respiratory Therapy and make you a savvy therapist with a good skillset.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• 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.

Certification/Licensure

• State Respiratory license
• NBRC RRT
• 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.

Experience

• None required
• 1 year Respiratory Care experience preferred

Join our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth!

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $37.61 - $55.27 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won’t heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.