Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Southside Medical Center
Bon Secoursa day ago
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Summary
Bon Secours is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join their team at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia. The role involves providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation.
About the Role
As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will be responsible for performing all respiratory care procedures including oxygen and aerosolized medication delivery, ventilator care, bronchial hygiene therapy, and patient education. You will assess patients' physical status, perform treatments according to physician orders, and monitor patients' responses to therapies. Additionally, you may serve as a preceptor to new team members and assist with various procedures.
About You
Required:
- Current Respiratory Care License in the state of Virginia.
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree related to Respiratory Therapy or Healthcare.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
- Previous working experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting.
- 6 months of Respiratory Therapy experience in a general care area.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Tuition assistance and professional development support.
Bon Secours
Bon Secours Health System, Inc. based in Marriottsville, Maryland, is a $3.2 billion dollar not-for-profit Catholic health system that owns, manages or joint ventures 18 acute care, 5 long term care, 4 assisted living, 6 retirement communities/senior housing, 14 home care and hospice services, and other facilities, primarily on the East Coast. Bon Secours Health System consists of more than 24,000 caregivers helping people in seven states. Its vision is to be a prophetic Catholic health ministry partnering with communities to create a more humane world, build health and social justice and provide exceptional value for those served.
Petersburg, VA