Respiratory Therapist II

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 (FT)

Relocation assistance

Housing allowance

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time day shift. The role offers sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 for full-time qualified candidates and relocation assistance for eligible applicants.

Experience with respiratory care is preferred, with options for new graduates, and benefits including a comprehensive package. The hospital emphasizes patient-centered care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree required. Non degreed applicants with RRT credentials prior to Jan 1, 2006 and military RT program graduates with RRT credentials will also be considered.
• State Respiratory license must be held.
• NBRC RRT certification required.
• BLS required at time of hire; new grads must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients as part of the hospital team.
• Maintain licensure and certifications as required by regulatory standards.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

None required

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree

State Respiratory license

NBRC RRT

BLS certification

Job description

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 $20,000Sign On Bonus for Full Time Qualified Candidates! Up to $10,000Sign 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 Hospital

Sentara 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:

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!

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 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.