Respiratory Therapy Labor Pool

Riverside Health System; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute, and evaluate respiratory care for assigned patients. The role requires NBRC credentials and state licensure, with opportunity for advancement through additional certifications.

The practitioner will assess treatment plans, document fully, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes, while adhering to safety standards and quality goals set by RHS.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field is preferred.
• 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience is preferred.
• NBRC RCP license with Virginia DHP required upon hire.
• NBRC RRT certification required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS certification within 1 year required.
• PALS certification within 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate the Respiratory Care Plan for assigned patients.
• Complete documentation and ensure orders are current, completed or discontinued.
• Participate in meetings, projects and in-services to improve Respiratory Care Services.
• Apply infection control techniques compliant with department procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to create and evaluate treatment plans.

Education

Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Required)

Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Preferred)

Job description

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range

$36.50 - $50.23/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, 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.
• 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

• Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Required) or
• 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
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 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)
• PALS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 1 Year(Preferred)

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