Respiratory Therapist

Riverside Health System; Smithfield (VA); Presencial; USD 50 000 - 69 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Riverside Health System in Smithfield, VA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute, and evaluate respiratory care for assigned patients. You will utilize evidence-based practices and work under leadership to meet safety and quality standards, collaborating with physicians and nurses to create effective treatment plans and ensure timely documentation.

The role emphasizes infection control, patient-focused care, and adherence to NBRC and AHA/ARC guidelines, with opportunities

Qualificações

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required; Bachelor's preferred.
• At least 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience preferred.
• RCP license in Virginia NBRC required upon hire; RRT credential required upon hire; CPR/BLS and ACLS/PALS requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate respiratory care plans for assigned patients.
• Complete all documentation and ensure orders are current or discontinued.
• Participate in meetings and initiatives to improve RHS Respiratory Care services.
• Apply infection control practices in accordance with procedures.
• Coordinate with physicians and nurses to develop and evaluate treatment plans.

Conhecimentos

Infection control

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Formação académica

Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

$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.