Respiratory Therapist II

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (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 Part Time Day Shift position in the PFT Lab . 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 geographic area. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525‑bed academic medical center and the region’s only Level I trauma center. It hosts the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and includes a dedicated heart hospital. Within a variety of high‑acuity, highly specialized units, there are nine ICUs (including burns, neuro, vascular, cardiac, general medicine and progressive ventilation). As a respiratory therapist, 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 reduce ventilator‑induced lung injury. The respiratory‑driven protocols allow therapists to use advanced therapies (APRV, Volumetric Diffusive Respiration, etc.). The department encourages proactive, outside‑the‑box thinking and values questions. Self‑scheduling and support of work‑life balance is also provided. Required 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 six months of hire date. Experience : None required; one 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! Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues may earn an annual discretionary bonus if eligibility criteria met Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity and inclusiveness among its workforce. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment. Remote Work Availability 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr