Respiratory Therapist

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of practice; works in accordance with direct physician orders and / or standard practice protocols under direct physician supervision; performs defined duties.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Gathers information for patient visit with physician, including laboratory results, radiology tests, pulmonary tests and details of patient's condition.

Assists physician with office procedures.

Reviews existing data in patient medical record including Current Respiratory Care orders, medication list, radiology testing and other diagnostic testing.

Patient history; Physical examination; Pulmonary function values; Laboratory data

Returns patient phone calls; make appointments for ancillary services; assist with patient referrals, phone in prescriptions.

Conducts respiratory care procedures as appropriate.

Fill out CMNs.

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 - Post high school education up to 18 months in a Respiratory Therapy program

Experience - One (1) year in Respiratory Therapy

In Lieu Of

NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) SOUTH CAROLINA State License (Lawson Code LRCP)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) National Board of Respiratory Care (Lawson Code CRRT)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of office equipment

Data entry skills

Mathematical skills

Patient Equipment (vitals, suction, defib)

Clinical office equipment

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

BEH John St Practices

Facility

2467 Pulmonology-Easley

Department

24671000 Pulmonology-Easley-Practice Operations

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