Part-Time Respiratory Therapist: Patient Care Champion

Riverside Health; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Smithfield Hospital in Smithfield, VA is seeking a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute, and evaluate respiratory care for assigned patients. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop effective treatment plans while upholding safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor's preferred), NBRC RCP license, NBRC RRT, CPR/BLS, ACLS within 1 year, and PALS preferred within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Requires NBRC RCP license with Virginia Department of Health Professions upon hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC upon hire
• CPR/BLS Certification required upon hire
• ACLS Provider within 1 year of hire, PALS Provider preferred within 1 year

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate the Respiratory Care Plan.
• Complete documentation and ensure orders are current or discontinued.
• Participate in meetings, projects and in-services to improve Respiratory Care Services.
• Maintain infection control practices and collaborate with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans.

Skills

Respiratory care

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Riverside Smithfield Hospital in Smithfield, VA is seeking a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute, and evaluate respiratory care for assigned patients. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop effective treatment plans while upholding safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor's preferred), NBRC RCP license, NBRC RRT, CPR/BLS, ACLS within 1 year, and PALS preferred within 1 year.