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Respiratory Therapy Assistant PRN

Part-time

Prisma Health

Seneca, SCPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 4mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Seneca, SC
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Certification

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant performs respiratory therapy procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist, documents care, educates patients and families, and communicates with the care team while adhering to infection control policies at Prisma Health's Oconee Medical Campus.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory Therapy ProceduresPatient EducationDocumentationCommunicationBlood Gas AnalysisInfection Control

Qualifications

Currently Enrolled in Respiratory Care ProgramBLS Certification

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

  • 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 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.

  • Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and provides patient and family education.

  • Communicates well with supervisors, therapists and technicians. Provides a complete and accurate report

  • May perform blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results.

  • 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.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

  • This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Currently enrolled in an approved school for respiratory care; OR new/recent graduates of a school of respiratory care who are awaiting credentialing.

  • 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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