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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Prisma Health

Travelers Rest, SCFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open today
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Travelers Rest, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)BLSNBRC Credentials MaintainedACLS Within First Year For Adult Care AreasNRP And PALS In Children's Hospital Prior To Working Independently In NICU And PICUAssociate's degree

Job overview

Prisma Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist. This position performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with physician's orders and departmental policy. The Registered Respiratory Therapist works independently in acute and critical care settings, consulting with physicians and other personnel to make treatment recommendations. They must possess skills to treat patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics, and are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health values.

Key focus areas include Act independently to perform respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures., Obtain blood gasses from all sites, analyze, and report results accurately., and Initiate, monitor, and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation..

Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree Graduate Of Respiratory Care Program, South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner License, and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Important skills include Treat Patients Of All Ages, Perform Respiratory Therapy General And Critical Care Procedures, Obtain Blood Gasses From All Sites, Analyze And Report Blood Gas Results, Initiate, Monitor And Manage Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, and Initiate And Manage Airways And Associated Equipment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Treat Patients of All AgesPerform Respiratory Therapy General and Critical Care ProceduresObtain Blood Gasses From All SitesAnalyze and Report Blood Gas ResultsInitiate, Monitor and Manage Invasive Mechanical VentilationInitiate and Manage Airways and Associated EquipmentDocument Respiratory Care Procedures and TasksProvide Patient and Family EducationCommunicate Effectively With Healthcare TeamProvide Accurate and Complete ReportAdhere to Infection ControlAdhere to Quality InitiativesPerform Equipment Cleaning/Disinfection and SterilizationSteward Resources

Qualifications

Associate's Degree - Graduate of a Respiratory Care ProgramDiploma or Experience in Lieu of Associate DegreeSouth Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)BLSNBRC Credentials MaintainedACLS Within First Year for Adult Care AreasNRP and PALS in Children's Hospital Prior to Working Independently in NICU and PICUNPS

Full job description

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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 acute 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. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity, and teamwork.

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. - 30%

  • Able to obtain blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results accurately. – 10%

  • Able to initiate, monitor and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. - 20%

  • Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and associated equipment. - 10%

  • Accurately and completely documents and charges for all respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate. - 10%

  • Effectively communicates with all 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. – 10%

  • Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives. Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfection and sterilization of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status. - 10%     

  • Acts as a good steward of resources, including supplies, time/productivity, etc – 10%

Minimum Requirements

Associate's Degree - Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school

In Lieu Of

In lieu of associate degree will consider diploma and/or experience.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS

NBRC (credentials must be maintained)

Other certifications dependent on work unit : NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS

ACLS required within the first year for adult care areas

NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICU

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

North Greenville Med Campus

Facility

1027 North Greenville Long-Term Acute Care Hospital

Department

10277135 Respiratory Care Services

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