Labor Pool Respiratory Therapist

Riverside Health; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute, and evaluate respiratory care for assigned patients. You will work under leadership to provide services aligned with Riverside standards and safety goals.

The role emphasizes infection control, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and nurses. The position offers a competitive hourly range and requires NBRC licensure with Virginia, plus CPR/BLS and ACLS eligibility.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required.
• Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate Respiratory Care plans.
• Apply infection control techniques in performance of duties.
• Coordinate with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans and evaluate progress.
• Complete documentation; ensure orders are current, completed or discontinued.
• Participate in meetings and quality-improvement activities for Respiratory Care Services.

Skills

Infection control

Documentation & record keeping

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range

$43.00 - $48.00/HourlyActual 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)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .