PRN Respiratory Therapist A

Riverside Hospital • Newport News, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Associates Degree, Respiratory (Required)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
• CPFT, RPFT or Pulmonary Rehab Certificate (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree, Respiratory (Preferred)
• 1-3 years Respiratory Therapist (Preferred)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Planning, executing and evaluating the total Respiratory Care of assigned patients.
• Utilizing current evidenced based Respiratory Care Practice to care for each patient based on the physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity.
• Providing respiratory services associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health System and facility goals and strategic plans.
• Assuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Supporting best practices as recommended by the American Association of Respiratory Care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree