Sentara Health·Norfolk, Virginia
The Respiratory Therapist will provide high-quality respiratory care services to patients at Sentara Leigh Hospital. The role involves active participation in peer coaching and continuous improvement of clinical skills within an energetic team environment.
Sentara Health is currently recruiting for a PRN, Day shift Respiratory Therapist at our Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Join our energetic team! We are devoted to continuously improving and peer coaching. Most of the Respiratory Leaders at Sentara started their career path at Sentara Leigh. Here at Leigh, we can teach you the foundations of Respiratory Therapy and make you a savvy therapist with a good skillset.
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Qualifications: Education 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. Certification/Licensure State Respiratory license NBRC RRT 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. Experience None required 1 year Respiratory Care experience preferred
Join our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth! Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Monster, RRT, CRT .
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Applicants must hold an Associate or Bachelor's degree and possess a State Respiratory license, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS certification. New graduates are eligible if they obtain the required NBRC RRT certification within six months of their hire date.
Market context
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