Respiratory Therapist

Riverside Health System; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20k

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 apply evidence-based practice under the leadership team to meet safety goals and achieve department objectives.

Responsibilities include assessing and implementing treatments, documenting orders, supporting performance improvement initiatives, infection control, and collaborating with physicians and nurses on treatment plans.

Qualifications

• 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience (Preferred)
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associate/Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Required/Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, implementing, and evaluating the Respiratory Care Plan.
• Complete documentation and ensure all orders are current.

Skills

1 year Respiratory Therapist

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Job description

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range

$32.50 - $44.73/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Up to 20k Sign-On Bonus!!!

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required) or
• Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Required) and
• Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience (Preferred)

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) 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.