Respiratory Therapist, Certified (CRT)

Respiratory Therapists, 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, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. 

How you’ll contribute 

A Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role:

• 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 the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also 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 and 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.

What we’re looking for 
Applicants should have an associate’s degree and be a graduate of a program in Respiratory Care Therapy.

Additional requirements include:

• 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, including 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) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire.

   

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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. We are proud to be accredited by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. We are also a proud member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.

EEOC Statement

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