Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — ICU & NICU Expert

Prisma Health; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health’s Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, SC seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient care across ICU and critical care settings, under physician orders and department policy. You will treat patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics, as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

The role requires SC licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC credentials, and RRT, with NRP/PALS in NICU/PICU contexts.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the AMA or successor accrediting authority.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina.
• NBRC credentials must be maintained.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to NICU/PICU independence.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures independently per physician orders and department policy.
• Assist with training of students, new team members, and other staff.
• Obtain blood gases from all sites; analyze and report results accurately.
• Initiate and manage all types of airways and associated equipment.
• Document and charge for procedures; provide patient and family education as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team; provide accurate reports.
• Initiate, monitor and manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Adhere to infection control and quality initiatives; disinfect and sterilize equipment between patients.

Education

Associate's Degree

Graduate of Respiratory Therapy program approved by AMA or successor accrediting authority

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (SC)

NBRC credentials maintained

Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Job description

Prisma Health’s Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, SC seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient care across ICU and critical care settings, under physician orders and department policy. You will treat patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics, as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

The role requires SC licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC credentials, and RRT, with NRP/PALS in NICU/PICU contexts.