Respiratory Therapist
Riverside Health System
- Location
- Onsite (LOC273 Riverside Smithfield Hospital, Virginia)
- Compensation
- $36 - $50/hr
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 day ago
About the role
Riverside Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to plan, execute, and evaluate total respiratory care for assigned patients. The role involves collaborating with physicians and nurses to implement treatment plans while ensuring safe practices and departmental standards.
Skills
Respiratory Care
Patient Assessment
Infection Control
Treatment Planning
Documentation
Critical Care
Clinical Evaluation
Respiratory Therapy
Full job details
Smithfield, Virginia
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
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Licenses and Certifications
Hiring Range
$36.50 - $50.23/Hourly
Actual 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.