Riverside Health System·Smithfield, Virginia
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.
Smithfield, Virginia
$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 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.
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Candidates must have an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and at least one year of experience. Required certifications include RCP license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions, CRT or RRT, and BLS/CPR certification.
Market context
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