Respiratory Therapist PRN C

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires an Associates or Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy, 1 year of experience, and active licenses/certifications (CPR/BLS, RT, NBRC, ACLS within 1 year).

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience.
• CPR/BLS, RT license, ACLS, NBRC certifications required/Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate Respiratory Care plans for patients.
• Maintain infection control practices per department procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to create and adjust treatment plans.
• Complete documentation and ensure orders are current.
• Participate in meetings and initiatives to improve Respiratory Care Services.

Education

Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or related field

Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or related field

Job description

Hiring Range

$43.00 - $48.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs

Newport News, Virginia

$43.00 - $48.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment 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.
• 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
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or related field (Required) or
• Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or related field (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
• ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 1 Year(Required) and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire(Required) and
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire(Preferred)

Other Requirements

• Weekend Shifts
• Irregular Shifts

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.