Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT

Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT

Sign-on bonus: $15,000 *May be eligible for a Sign-on bonus*

Full-time Night Shift

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:

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
• Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
• Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community 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 be a graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program, with an A.A.S. degree Certification of Graduation or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of Virginia. 

• BCLS

• ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred. 

• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. 

• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems. 

• Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). 

• Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

   

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.

Hourly range: $27.97-$36.12 per hour.

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.”