Respiratory Therapy Assistant PRN
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Job overview
Prisma Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapy Assistant PRN. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant performs duties to treat patients according to physician orders and department policy, under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. Job duties are assigned based on the student's clinical progression and competency validation. This role involves performing respiratory therapy procedures, documenting care, and educating patients and families.
Key focus areas include Perform respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with physician's order, Document and charge for respiratory care procedures, and Provide patient and family education.
Successful candidates bring BLS. Important skills include Communicates Well.
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Full job description
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physicians’ orders and department policy. Performs all procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. Job duties will be assigned based on student's clinical progression and competency validation.
Essential Functions
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All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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Performs respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with the physician’s order, departmental policy, and the Respiratory Care Guidelines (RT Consult). May not take verbal orders or modify orders.
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Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and provides patient and family education.
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Communicates well with supervisors, therapists and technicians. Provides a complete and accurate report
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May perform blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results.
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Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives. Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfection of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
- This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
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Education - Currently enrolled in an approved school for respiratory care; OR new/recent graduates of a school of respiratory care who are awaiting credentialing.
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Experience - No experience required.
In Lieu Of
- NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- BLS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- NA
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Oconee Medical Campus
Facility
1064 Oconee Memorial Hospital
Department
10647135 Respiratory Care Services
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