Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sentara Health Plans; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k/Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA seeks a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 14-week, full-time assignment on the night shift. The RRT will deliver age-appropriate respiratory care, collaborate with the care team, and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Position requires NBRC RRT, VA license, and BLS; 1 year of experience preferred, with new grads meeting licensure timelines. $80/hr pay, no benefits, night shift 7pm–7am.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree – Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor’s Degree – Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by NBRC.
• Virginia state license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• New graduates must have state license and BLS at hire and NBRC RRT within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician-directed respiratory care interventions for patients of all ages.
• Assess and treat patients with age-appropriate respiratory care plans.
• Collaborate with nursing and health care team to ensure quality care.

Skills

RRT

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

Education

Associate's Degree – Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree – Respiratory Therapy

Job description

# **Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work a Full Time, 14-week assignment!****Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)****Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center - Williamsburg, VA*** **$80.00/hr*** **Temporary Full Time*** **NIGHT shift- 7pm to 7am*** **14-week assignment*** **No benefits****Overview**The Registered Respiratory Therapist builds upon the overall pulmonary management in identifying and implementing physician directed respiratory care interventions for an individual or a group of patients. Works cooperatively with nursing and other health care team members for professional respiratory care practice for all patients ranging in ages from neonates to adults in all clinical and ambulatory settings. Responsible for the appropriate age specific assessment and treatment of patients. May have access to, or oversight of Protected Health Information (PHI) in the course of carrying out position duties.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.State license, active NBRC RRT and 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.**Education*** Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy OR* Bachelor’s Degree – Respiratory Therapy**Certification/Licensure*** Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Certification - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)* Respiratory Therapist License - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)* Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)**Experience*** 1 year of clinical respiratory care experience (preferred)Keywords: RRT, Respiratory, Therapy, RT, temp, temporary, travel, internal travel, Monster, Talroo-Allied Health, #RttravelSentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process. **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 may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met**Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center**, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center.The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and “smart” operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.**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.