Prisma Health·Easley, South Carolina
Perform respiratory therapy and critical care procedures in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols. Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and provide patient and family education.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physician’s order and departmental policy. Works independently in all acute and critical care settings. Consults with physicians and other personnel and makes recommendations on treatment as appropriate.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Performs respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with the physician’s order, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols.
Initiates, monitors and manages patients requiring various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Initiates and manages various types of airways and associated equipment.
Obtains blood gasses from sites. Analyzes and reports results.
Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and tasks. Provides patient and family education, as appropriate.
Communicates with members of the healthcare team to include students and nurse shadows. Provides an accurate and complete report. Makes recommendations as appropriate. Communicates well with supervisors, coordinators, or those acting in lieu of the above.
Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives. Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfection of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status.
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state in which work is performed.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
BLS
NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS etc. must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit.
• Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Facility: 1015 Baptist Easley Hospital
Department: 10157135 Respiratory Care Services
to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Requires an Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program and a state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with BLS certification.
Market context
In South Carolina, allied-health roles such as physical therapy are often competitive because employers look for state licensure, CAPTE-accredited training, and, in home health, related experience or a mentoring path for less experienced candidates. Benefits like sign-on bonuses, paid time off, medical plans, mileage reimbursement, and a 401(k) match can make similar openings stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and home-health experience before applying.