Respiratory Care Specialist - Elevate Patient Wellness

Riverside Health System; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute, and evaluate respiratory care for assigned patients. You will apply evidence-based practices and support safety standards across the workflow.

The role involves collaborating with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans, documenting orders, and ensuring compliance with safety goals and departmental procedures.

Qualifications

• 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience (Preferred).
• NBRC RCP license with Virginia DHP Upon Hire (Required).
• CRT license Upon Hire (Required).
• CPR/BLS Certification (Required); ACLS within 1 year (Required).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infection control techniques

Documentation

Team collaboration

Care planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Job description

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute, and evaluate respiratory care for assigned patients. You will apply evidence-based practices and support safety standards across the workflow.

The role involves collaborating with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans, documenting orders, and ensuring compliance with safety goals and departmental procedures.