Description *Now offering increased rates****Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified candidates***IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive Submit your application for our Respiratory Therapist opening with LewisGale Hospital Alleghany today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.BenefitsAt LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible SpendingPaid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave401K(100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)Academic AssistanceandReimbursementsfor Tuition and Student LoansEmployee Discountsincluding Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.Home,Auto, andPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)Short Term&Long Term DisabilitycoverageAdoptionAssistanceLegal Benefitsand lots more!Learn more about Employee BenefitsWe are seeking a(an) Respiratory Therapist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Respiratory Therapist, you would administer therapy modalities as ordered by physician, performing all aspects of mechanical ventilators (initiation, operation, monitoring, etc) and arterial puncture and blood gas analysis. You would also respond to code blue situations for assigned areas.You will assist in transport of ventilator and critically ill patients.Verify physician orders prior to therapy treatment.Give through, accurate report to oncoming staff at shift end.You will enter all patient contacts into appropriate system.Perform equipment rounds.Requirements:Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT from National Board Respiratory Care (NBRC), licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia.Respiratory Therapy Degree – AAS or BS.One-year critical care experience.Previous experience with mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis and oximetry.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.Hours: Full time, mixed shiftsLewisGale Hospital Alleghanyhas provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We are located in Pulaski, Virginia. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our140+ bed hospitalis one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a member of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, we provide a full scope of healthcare services. Our hospital is home to theLewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski. The first medical facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant procedure which is a radiation therapy alternative for treating breast and prostate cancer. Our accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer comes withmany commendations for our program of service and patient care. We specialize in orthopedics and are an accredited chest pain center.At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAANSenior Vice President and Chief Nursing ExecutiveIf you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.We are interviewing apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.