Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Prisma Health; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Blount Memorial Hospital. The role requires supporting invasive and non-invasive ventilation, conducting respiratory therapies per physician orders, and ensuring accurate documentation and education for patients and families.

The candidate must hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner license, BLS, and relevant certifications (NRP/PALS/ACLS as required). Expect collaboration with the health-care team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Education - Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• License - Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of work.
• Certifications - BLS, plus NRP/PALS/ACLS as required by the work unit.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, monitors and manages patients requiring invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Performs respiratory therapy procedures per physician's order and policies.
• Obtains blood gases and analyzes/reports results.
• Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures; provides patient/family education.
• Communicates with the healthcare team and provides accurate reports.
• Adheres to infection control standards and cleans/disinfects equipment between patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Infection control

Team communication

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Airways equipment

Job description

Prisma Health seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Blount Memorial Hospital. The role requires supporting invasive and non-invasive ventilation, conducting respiratory therapies per physician orders, and ensuring accurate documentation and education for patients and families.

The candidate must hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner license, BLS, and relevant certifications (NRP/PALS/ACLS as required). Expect collaboration with the health-care team in a fast-paced setting.