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101 Sentara Hospitals

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$78,237 / year median in Virginia

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift Third (Nights)
Overview:
Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work a Temporary, Full Time 14-week assignment! Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Sentara Careplex Hospital
  • Hampton, VA $80.00/hr Temporary Full Time 14-week assignment NIGHT shift
  • 7pm to 7am 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) OR Certified 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, Norfolk, temp, temporary, travel, internal travel, Monster, Talroo-Allied Health, #Rttravel Sentara 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 have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara CarePlex Hospit a l , located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. 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. 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.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans