Respiratory Therapist - PRN, Variable Shifts

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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 Intensive Care units 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.

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.

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.

Communicates with all members of the healthcare team. Provides an accurate and complete report. Makes recommendations as appropriate. Communicates well with supervisors, coordinators, or those acting in lieu of the above.

Initiates, monitors and manages patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation

May assists with training of students, new team members, and other team members.

Analyzes and reports results accurately.

Initiates and manages all types of airways and associated equipment

Documents and charges for assigned and unassigned respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibility

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

Minimum Requirements

Education - Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field of study. Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority

Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

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

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina

BLS

NBRC credentials must be maintained.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Ability to obtain blood gasses from all sites.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10087143 Childrens Hospital-Respiratory

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