Respiratory Therapist II

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Weekend Days

Overview:

Sentara Health is currently recruiting for Registered Respiratory Therapists to work at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in downtown Norfolk, VA. This role is a Full Time, Perm Weekend Days Shift position.

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, and Housing Allowance available to candidates outside of the geographic area.

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 a highly motivated respiratory therapist who wants to collaborate with nurses, physicians, and others using RT-driven protocols to provide exceptional care for our patients. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed academic medical center and the region\’s only Level I trauma center, also home to Nightingale, the first hospital-based air ambulance in Virginia. It includes Sentara Heart Hospital, the area\’s first and only dedicated heart hospital. Our high-acuity, specialized units include nine ICUs (burns, neuro, vascular, cardiac, general medicine, and ventilation).
As a respiratory therapist, you will learn advanced practices such as esophageal balloon-guided ventilation, lung protective ventilation, and monitoring indices to reduce ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). Our protocols allow the use of tools like APRV, Volumetric Diffusive Respiration, etc. We support your success through a residency program that trains you beyond tasks, emphasizing understanding the science and encouraging proactive thinking. We also offer self-scheduling to support work-life balance.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor\’s degree required. Non-degreed applicants with RRT credentials prior to January 1, 2006, and military RT program graduates with RRT credentials will also be considered.

Certification/Licensure:

• State Respiratory license
• NBRC RRT
• BLS required at hire; for new grads, must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months of hire

Experience:

• None required; 1 year preferred

Join our team committed to quality healthcare, growth, and development!

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Reimbursement for Adoption, Fertility, Surrogacy (up to $10,000)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Disability Plans & Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance ($5,250/year), CEUs, and Professional Development
• Student Debt Pay Down ($10,000)
• Reimbursement for Certifications
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources

Sentara is committed to training, advancement, and work-life balance, aiming to make every day meaningful.

About Sentara Norfolk General Hospital: A 525-bed tertiary care facility, home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. It offers specialized services including heart and vascular, neurosciences, urology, oncology, spine, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and neonatal ICU.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Sentara values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, reflecting the communities served. It is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work Locations: Sentara employs associates in numerous states across the US. #J-18808-Ljbffr