Respiratory Therapist

Riverside Health; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute and evaluate care for assigned patients. You will work under leadership to provide respiratory services aligned with Riverside standards.

The role emphasizes safe practices, documentation, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and ongoing quality improvement within the department.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience is preferred.
• NBRC RCP license with Virginia Dept of Health Professions required upon hire.
• CRT and CPR/BLS certifications required upon hire; ACLS within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate respiratory care plans.
• Complete documentation; ensure orders are current or discontinued.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans and evaluate progress.
• Utilize proper infection control techniques in performance of duties in line with procedures.
• Work with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans and evaluate progress.

Skills

1 year Respiratory Therapist

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Preferred)

Tools

NBRC RCP License

CRT Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

## Respiratory TherapistApply: Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - Gloucester, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-038132Gloucester, Virginia**Hiring Range**$32.50 - $44.73/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.**Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!!****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)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.