Respiratory Therapist- Days and Night Shift Available

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 93,126,000 - 128,255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute and evaluate respiratory care for patients. The role requires NBRC licensure and Virginia licensure upon hire, CPR/BLS and ACLS within 1 year.

A 1-year experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth in a busy hospital setting. Benefits include support for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires NBRC Respiratory Care Practitioner license and Virginia state license upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS Provider required within 1 year of hire.
• 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate respiratory care plans for assigned patients.
• Complete all documentation and ensure orders are current, completed, or discontinued.
• Participate in meetings and projects to improve Respiratory Care Services and infection control practices.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to create and evaluate treatment progress.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Documentation

Infection Control

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Related Field

Job description

## Respiratory Therapist- Days and Night Shift AvailableApply: Riverside Regional Medical Center - Newport News, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-038133Newport News, 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!!****Relocation Assistance 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.