Respiratory Therapist PRN C

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role requires collaboration with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans and deliver evidence-based care. Weekend and irregular shifts are required; the position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Infection control practices are required in daily duties.
• Ability to document care accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses on treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate respiratory care plans.
• Apply infection control techniques per procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans.
• Evaluate progress and adjust therapies as needed.
• Complete documentation; ensure orders are current.

Skills

Infection control

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

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

Other Requirements

• Weekend Shifts
• Irregular Shifts

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.

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