Respiratory Therapist

Riverside Health; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 44,772 - 61,620; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Riverside Health in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute, and evaluate respiratory care for assigned patients. You will apply evidence-based practice and collaborate with the care team to meet safety and quality goals.

The role requires NBRC licensure, CPR/BLS, ACLS within 1 year, and an Associate or higher degree in Respiratory Therapy; one year experience preferred. This on-site position offers a competitive hourly range and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: HS diploma or GED, an associate degree is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred.
• Experience: 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience is preferred.
• Licensing: RCP license (Virginia NBRC) required on hire; CRT also required on hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Infection control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Bachelor's Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Preferred)

Job description

Hiring Range

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

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range

$32.50 - $44.73/Hourly Actual 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)