Respiratory Therapist

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

Respiratory Therapist# Careers## Respiratory TherapistApply: Riverside Smithfield Hospital - Smithfield, VA: Part time: Posted Today: 2026-038960Smithfield, Virginia**Hiring Range**$36.50 - $50.23/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. **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** * Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Required) or* 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* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 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)* PALS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 1 Year(Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.