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PRN C Respiratory Therapist

Riverside Health System

#BLS #ACLS #Healthcare #Infection Control #Respiratory Therapy #RRT #Patient Safety Goals #NBRC #Clinical Care #CRT

Quick overview

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating total respiratory care for assigned patients using evidence-based practices. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and nurses.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy and at least one year of experience. Required certifications include BLS, RRT, and a Virginia state license, with ACLS required within one year.

associate degreebachelor degreePatient AssessmentInfection ControlClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient DiagnosisTreatment EvaluationRespiratory Care Planning

Job description

Newport News, 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 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. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
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