Labor Pool Respiratory Therapist

Riverside Health; Bethesda (MD); Vor Ort; USD 59.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at Riverside Health System is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating the respiratory care of assigned patients, using evidence-based practices to support patient care. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans, document orders, and participate in safety and quality initiatives across the Riverside network.

This role offers competitive pay: $43.00–$48.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for

Qualifikationen

• Associates degree required; bachelor preferred.
• Minimum 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Active NBRC credentials required: RCP license in Virginia; CRT or RRT; CPR/BLS; ACLS within 1 year.

Aufgaben

• Assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate treatments as part of the Respiratory Care Plan.
• Use infection control techniques and maintain proper documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans and evaluate progress.
• Complete all orders and participate in meetings, projects and in-services for service improvement.

Kenntnisse

1 year Respiratory Therapist exp

Ausbildung

Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Bachelor's Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Jobbeschreibung

Gloucester, Virginia Hiring Range $43.00 - $48.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs

Overview

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the planning, executing and evaluating the total Respiratory Care of assigned patients. The Respiratory Care Practitioner utilizes current evidenced based Respiratory Care Practice to care for each patient based on the physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Works under the direction of the leadership team to provided respiratory services associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health System and facility goals and strategic plans. Responsible for assuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals, and supports best practices as recommended by the American Association of Respiratory Care.

What you will do

• Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, implementing, and evaluating the treatment and procedures that contribute to the Respiratory Care Plan.
• Utilizes proper infection control techniques in performance of duties and in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Works with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans.
• Evaluates progress of the treatment.
• Completes all documentation and assures all orders are current, completed or discontinued.
• Participates and assists in meetings, projects and in-services relative to improvement of RHS Respiratory Care Services.

Qualifications

Education: Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Required) or Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Preferred).

Experience: 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience (Required).

Licenses and Certifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) RCP license with the Virginia Department of Health Professions Upon Hire(Required)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire(Required) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 1 Year(Required)

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