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Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Prisma Health

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Quick overview

Perform general and critical care respiratory therapy procedures for patients of all ages in accordance with physician orders. Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and maintain accurate documentation of all care provided.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a valid South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Must hold BLS and NBRC credentials, with NRP and PALS required for NICU and PICU settings.

associate degreeprofessional certificatePatient EducationGeriatric CareCritical CareInfection ControlRespiratory TherapyPediatric CareNeonatal CareAirway ManagementBlood Gas AnalysisMechanical Ventilation

Job description

Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
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Job Summary This position performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physician’s order and departmental policy.
Works independently in all Intensive Care units and critical care settings.
Consults with physicians and other personnel and makes recommendations on treatment as appropriate.
Must possess skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Accountabilities Acts independently to perform respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with the physician’s order, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols.20% May assists with training of students, new team members, and other team members.
10% Able to obtain blood gasses from all sites.
Analyzes and reports results accurately.
10% Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and associated equipment.10% Accurately and completely documents and charges for assigned and unnassigned respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate.
10% Effectively communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
Provides an accurate and complete report.
Makes recommendations as appropriate.
Communicates well with supervisors, coordinators, or those acting in lieu of the above.
20% Able to initiate, monitor and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation 20% Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives.
Performs appropriate cleaning/disenfection and sterilization of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status.
10% Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements Associate's Degree Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina BLS .
NBRC credentials must be maintained.
Registered Respiratory Therapist NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICU.
Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Greenville Memorial Hospital Facility 1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital Department 10087135 Respiratory Care Services Share your talent with us!
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