Respiratory Therapist I, PRN -Tuomey

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary 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. 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.20%

Effectively 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. 20%

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

May assists with training of students, new team members, and other team members. 10%

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

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

Accurately and completely documents and charges for assigned and unassigned respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate. 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%

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

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related.

Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority

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 or Abilities Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Tuomey Facility 1570 Tuomey Hospital - Payroll Only Department 15707135 Respiratory Care ServicesShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple : to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve.

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Welcome to Prisma Health Allied Health Division

Prisma Health is committed to providing new team member with a solid foundation to launch their career with us. Our program combines quality classes, core curriculum, simulation, one-on-one skills validation, hands-on application with preceptors and professional development.

Our multidisciplinary clinical education model is one of the first in the country to unify education across different disciplines creating consistency in training for all team members.

Program Structure

Prisma Health innovates an organized, comprehensive, and robust approach to clinical education. Our structured orientation plan with guided education, computer-based training content and precepted time with experienced team members within the same discipline creates a foundation for success.

We will provide opportunities of clinical and continuing professional development along with reflective practice sessions to aid in the development of self-care and resilience.

Team members will have access to simulation and skill lab experience using current professional curriculum, standards, and evidence-based guidelines

Who leads the Allied Health Program?

Each service line is led by clinical educators with a vast range of experience and expertise in your chosen specialty. All our clinical educators who serve in our programs have a love and a desire to teach.

Our educators are integrated into all aspects of the Allied Health. Our programs include Pharmacy, Respiratory, Lab, Therapies, Radiology, Surg techs, and Mobile medicine (EMT).