Respiratory Therapist-Reg/Cert - Sentara

Elizabeth City, NC

About the Job

Additional Job Description

Sentara Health is currently recruiting for a Respiratory Therapist for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC.

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 Albemarle Medical Center

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is a 182-bed, full service facility offering a wide range of services, including: inpatient and critical care, a full array of surgical services, sophisticated diagnostic imaging technology, comprehensive women’s care, cardiology, cancer treatment, rehabilitation services and more. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center has assembled a medical staff of more than 100 physicians, representing nearly 30 specialties, and a caring staff of almost 1,000 employees.

Required Qualifications:

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.

Sentara Benefits:

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Loan Forgiveness Program, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. For more information about our employee benefits click: Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)

Join our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth!

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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.

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Certification - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Respiratory Therapist License - State license - North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB)
Respiratory Therapist License - State license - Other/National
Respiratory Therapist License - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)

Associate's Level Degree
Bachelor's Level Degree

Clinical Respiratory Care 1 year

Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Troubleshooting
Communication

Source : Sentara