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Respiratory Care Practitioner

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Centra Health

Lynchburg, VA (In Person)

$75,805 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/27/2026

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Job Description

Position:
Respiratory Care Practitioner I Schedule:
Full Time & Part Time options
Organization:
Centra Health Facility:
Lynchburg General Hospital & Southside Community Hospital Location:
Lynchburg, VA & Farmville, VA Bonus eligible: Up to $20K for experienced RCPs in a full-time position!
About Centra Health:
Set in the heart of Central Virginia, Centra Health is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system including a network of hospitals and medical centers, as well as various specialty and primary care practices located along the Blue Ridge. At Centra, providing excellence in patient care, utilizing the latest evidence-based research, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of our belief system. Centra is home to the Central Virginia Center for Simulation and Virtual Learning , the only center in Virginia that offers a full range of simulation experiences. We want to partner with you to live your best life. At Centra, we want to listen carefully and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. As a candidate considering employment with our organization, we want you to understand that it is our mission to help partner with you throughout each stage of your career.
Job Description:
The RCP I is an entry level position that evaluates, cares for, and treats patients with deficiencies/abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system upon the receipt of a written or verbal order from a qualified provider. The RCP provides education and diagnostic/therapeutic respiratory care. Care is provided to the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population. This position works independently, under the direction of the Respiratory Therapy Leadership, to manage shift activities within the department.
Requirements:
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Education:
o Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Practitioner Program •
Work Experience:
o None o Preferred clinical experience in hospital-based setting. •
Licenses & Certifications:
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Required License/ Certifications:
Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Licensed by the Virginia State Board of Medicine to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 90 days (about 3 months) of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support is not required at Centra Specialty Hospital When recruiting and retaining talent at Centra, our hiring needs are based on matching a candidate's job qualifications with our job requirements and department needs without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Be yourself. Be a partner with Centra.
Pay:
$29.15 - $43.74 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person