Respiratory Therapist Registered-Part Time

City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift Third (Nights) (United States of America) Sentara Health is currently recruiting for Registered Respiratory Therapiststo work at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in downtown Norfolk, VA. This role is a Part Time, night shift position. Up to $10,000Sign On Bonus for Part Time Qualified Candidates! Sentara Norfolk General Hospital: Are you looking for more?More autonomy, more innovative care and more engagement as a valued member of the team?We're looking for you- a highly motivated respiratory therapist who wants to collaborate with nurses, physicians and othersusing RT-driven protocols toprovide exceptional care for our Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed academic medical center and the region's only Level I trauma center. We are also the proud home of Nightingale, the first hospital-based air ambulance in Virginia. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital includes Sentara Heart Hospital, the area's first and only dedicated heart hospital. Within our variety of high-acuity, highly specialized units, we have nine ICUs (including burns, neuro, vascular, cardiac, general medicine and progressive ventilation).As a respiratory therapist at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, you will learn a multitude of advanced practices such as the use of esophageal balloon-guided ventilation, advanced ventilator strategies including lung protective ventilation and monitoring of indices that have been proven to reduce ventilator induce lung injury (VILI). Our respiratory-driven protocols afford our therapists the ability to use all of the tools in their tool belts (use of APRV, Volumetric Diffusive Respiration etc.). Our department's proactive approach is applauded and encourage by our physicians, nurses and other colleagues. But don't take our word for it - listen to what they have to say here. team also believes in setting you up for success. So we created a residency program to give new hires the tools and support they need to succeed. We train our therapists not only to be able to perform a task, but the science and reason behind it. We encourage our therapists to be proactive, think outside the box and ask questions.We understand the importance of balancing your home life with your work life too. So we provide self-scheduling to support our team's needs." 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 () Join our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth! Keywords: Monster, Talroo-Allied Health, RRT, Respiratory Therapist, RT, CRT Job Summary 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. Qualifications: ALD - Associate's Level Degree: Respiratory Therapy (Required), BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Respiratory Therapy (Required) 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) Clinical Respiratory Care Skills Sentara Healthcare 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. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

Created: 2024-10-19