RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - TEMPORARY PART-TIME

Respiratory Therapist, Certified (Full-time)

Sign-on Bonus: May be eligible for a $15,000 sign‑on bonus.

Your experience matters. Sovah Health – Martinsville is part of Lifepoint Health. As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you are part of a mission to make communities healthier. Your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference.

How you'll contribute

Delivers routine therapy as delegated by a therapist.

Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.

Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.

Educates patient and family about illness and provides information about community support groups and resources.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have an associate’s degree and be a graduate of a program in Respiratory Care Therapy.

Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Coach Certification.

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Certification by the American Heart Association in Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation Basic Life Support.

Registered or Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT or CRT).

One year of critical care experience (hemodynamic monitoring, bronchoscopy assistance, mechanical ventilation set‑up, management, and patient care assessment).

One year of routine respiratory care experience.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association required or obtained within six months of hire.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association required or obtained within six months of hire.

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Why join us

We invest in our employees. In addition to base compensation, this position offers:

Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.

Employee Well‑being : Mental, physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Sovah Health – Martinsville

Sovah Health – Martinsville is a 220‑bed acute‑care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Martinsville community for over 50 years. It is accredited by the American College of Cardiology for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, by the American College of Surgeons for Commission on Cancer, and it is a member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.

EEOC Statement

Sovah Health – Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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