Respiratory Therapist

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute, and evaluate patient respiratory care using evidence-based practices and safety standards. The role supports Riverside's goals and national safety principles.

You will assess and implement treatment plans, document orders, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes. Required: HS diploma/GED; NBRC RCP license and CRT on hire; ACLS within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: HS Diploma/GED or Associate with licensure.
• 1 year respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• NBRC RCP license and CRT required on hire; ACLS within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate the Respiratory Care Plan.
• Complete documentation and ensure orders are current.
• Participate in meetings and in-services to improve services.
• Apply infection control techniques per procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses on treatment plans.
• Evaluate progress of treatments and adjust as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Patient care planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

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)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 1 Year(Required)

Additional Information

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities. Unfortunately, job scams are on the rise across the country, and we want to help you feel confident in knowing what is — and is not — part of our hiring process. Learn more about how to recognize a legitimate Riverside job opportunity and what to do if you suspect a scam by visiting this site.