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Overview
Sentara Careplex Hospital is currently hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work a Full Time, 14-week assignment!
$70.00/hr
Eligible for $5000 Sign on Bonus living more than 50 miles from the facility working.
Sentara CarePlex Hospital is a 224-bed, acute care hospital, and Certified Primary Stroke Center located in Hampton, Va. Sentara CarePlex Hospital provides care through advanced surgical programs, emergency cardiac intervention, fellowship-trained physicians, and the newly-opened Family Maternity Center. It is also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital, taking specialized orthopedic care to a new level.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
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
License/Certification
Respiratory Therapist License – State license – Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
Respiratory Therapist License – State license – Other/National
Respiratory Therapist License – State license – North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Certification – National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
Education
Associate’s Level Degree
Bachelor’s Level Degree
Experience
Clinical Respiratory Care 1 year
Skills
Communication
Mathematics
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
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