Labor Pool Respiratory Therapist

Riverside Hospital; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA provides comprehensive respiratory care, plans and evaluates treatments for assigned patients, and adheres to safety and quality standards.

Under leadership, you will collaborate with physicians and nurses, document orders, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to advance RHS Respiratory Care Services. Requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field and NBRC credentials.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field (Required).
• Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field (Preferred).
• 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience (Required).
• RCP license with the Virginia Department of Health Professions upon hire (Required).
• CRT or RRT NBRC licensure upon hire (Required) or
• ACLS Provider within 1 year (Required).
• CPR/BLS Certification - required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate the Respiratory Care Plan for patients.
• Use infection control techniques per departmental procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to create and evaluate treatment plans.
• Complete documentation and ensure orders are current or discontinued.
• Participate in meetings and projects to improve Respiratory Care Services.

Education

Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Required)

Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Preferred)

Job description

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) and
• 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) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
• ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 1 Year(Required)