Respiratory Therapist- II

Sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is recruiting a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for the day shift. Eligible candidates may receive up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus; relocation benefits and housing assistance are available for qualified candidates outside the area.

Education requirements include an associate's or bachelor's degree. A state Respiratory license and NBRC RRT are required, with BLS due at hire; new graduates may qualify and must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree required; non-degreed applicants with RRT credentials prior to January 1, 2006 may be considered.

Responsibilities

• NBRC RRT credential and state license required; BLS at hire.
• 1 year of Respiratory Care experience preferred; new grads may qualify.

Skills

RRT credential

BLS certification

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree

State Respiratory license

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Health is currently recruiting for Registered Respiratory Therapists to work at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA. This role is a Full Time, Day shift position.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 and Housing Allowance available to candidates outside of geographic area.Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Obici Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility located in Suffolk, Virginia. This 172-bed, full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. In June 2010, Sentara Obici opened a new three-story, 63,480 square-foot wing, which includes all private beds serving orthopedic, medical and surgical patients and increased the hospital’s bed capacity.Required Qualifications:EducationAssociates 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/LicensureState Respiratory licenseNBRC RRTBLS 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.ExperienceNone required1 year Respiratory Care experience preferredJoin our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth!.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• 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•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.