Respiratory Therapist II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

401k/403b with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. We will consider Registered and Certified Respiratory Therapists. The position offers a base pay range of $37.61 to $55.27 per hour, with potential bonuses and relocation support for qualified candidates.

Education required is an Associate's or Bachelor's degree; licensure as a Respiratory Therapist is required along with NBRC RRT credentials. New graduates must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months.

Qualifications

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

Skills

RRT credential

BLS Certification

Night shift flexibility

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist, full time, night shift. We will consider Registered and Certified Respiratory Therapists. 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. Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is a 276-bed acute care facility offering specialized, tertiary services. SVBGH has Magnet Status, serves as the region’s only Level III Trauma Center and is home to Sentara Heart Center, which is the portal to a sophisticated array of quality cardiac services with outcomes that surpass national standards. SVBGH is also one of only ten Advanced Primary Stroke Centers in Virginia certified by the Joint Commission. Other clinical services at this facility includePalliative Care Program, the Coastal Cancer Center, Diabetes Center, Orthopedics, Accredited Sleep Disorders Center, and an Inpatient Rehab Unit.

Education & 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

Salary & Sign On

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, standby/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.

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.

Hospital Information

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

Company Culture & Diversity

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.

Remote Opportunities

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.

Organizational Background

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!