Respiratory Care Practitioner - Collaborative Patient Care

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

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, implement and evaluate the respiratory care of assigned patients. You will apply evidence-based practice to each patient, coordinate with the care team, and support patient safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (or related field) with 1 year of experience; NBRC credentials and CPR/BLS; ACLS preferred.

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).

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate the Respiratory Care Plan.
• Use proper infection control techniques in performance of duties.
• Work with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans and evaluate progress.
• Complete documentation and ensure orders are current, completed or discontinued.
• Participate in meetings and projects to improve Respiratory Care Services.

Skills

Infection control

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Bachelor's Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Job description

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, implement and evaluate the respiratory care of assigned patients. You will apply evidence-based practice to each patient, coordinate with the care team, and support patient safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (or related field) with 1 year of experience; NBRC credentials and CPR/BLS; ACLS preferred.