Respiratory Therapist Night Shift

EHG; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay x1.5

Overtime pay x1.5

Benefits

401k

PayActiv access

Tuition reimbursement

In-service training

Employee recognition

Job summary

Star City Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for adults. The RT will select and administer appropriate cardiopulmonary care, considering age and patient size, while fostering a caring, healing relationship.

Qualified applicants will have an Associate's Degree, VA license, BLS, and NBRC credentials. Preferences include a Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy and CPT certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• 1 year of experience in respiratory care.
• VA Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA).
• PALS certification (American Heart Association).
• NBRC credentials renewed and current (RRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, RPFT).
• Pulmonary Function Lab CPT within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat the cardiopulmonary system for adults.
• Selects and administers appropriate care considering patient age and size.
• Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

PALS certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist

Shift Diff: Mon-Thu 7P-7A $4 shift diff, Fri-Sun 7A-7P $3 shift diff, Fri-Sun 7P-7A $5 shift diff!

Committed to promoting wellness, healing, and independence for all lives we touch.

Star City Rehabilitation and Nursing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist.

This position provides several benefits including: overtime opportunities, paid in-service training, incentive bonuses, and employee recognition programs.

Pay and Compensation: You will earn a competitive hourly rate

Additional compensation includes:

• 1.5X Holiday Pay
• 1.5X Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Benefits
• 401k
• PayActiv, - Access to Earned Income Prior to Pay Day
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

About us:

Star City Rehabilitation and Nursing is a member of the Eastern Health Group family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.

Responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist (RT):

Responsible for assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for adults. Selects and administers the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, development level and size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Should be able to identify own limitations and seek appropriate resources, as needed.

Qualifications of the Respiratory Therapist:

• Associate's Degree
• 1 year of experience
• VA Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Respiratory Care Practitioner
• BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
• PALS certification (Issued by American Heart Association Provider)
• NBRC Credentials renewed and current for all applicable credentials ( RRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, RPFT) (Minimum for new hires post 7/1/2021)
• Pulmonary Function Lab Only:
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist CPT required within 6 months of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST:

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy