Respiratory Therapist

Riverside Hospital; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Smithfield, Virginia. You will plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care for assigned patients, ensuring adherence to safety and clinical standards and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff.

The role emphasizes documentation, infection control, and participation in service improvements, with licensure and credential requirements to be met upon hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred.
• 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience preferred.
• RCP license (NBRC) required; RRT credential required upon hire; CPR/BLS required; ACLS within 1 year; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Infection control

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Tools

NBRC Licensure - RCP

RRT Credential NBRC

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia

Hiring Range

$36.50 - $50.23/Hourly

Actual 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 .