Night-Shift ICU Respiratory Therapist

Prisma; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in acute and critical care settings at Oconee Memorial Hospital. You will work nights, performing ventilator management, airway procedures, and patient education under physician orders. Team communication and strict infection control are essential.

Requirements include an SC Respiratory Care Practitioner license, RRT, BLS, and NBRC credentials with unit-specific certifications like NRP/PALS/ACLS as applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or diploma with respiratory care training.
• Alternative: relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Licensure and ongoing NBRC/NRC credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy per physician orders and policies.
• Assess and treat patients across all ages including neonatal care.
• Administer invasive and non-invasive ventilation and monitor patients.
• Document procedures and educate patients and families.
• Communicate findings and reports to the healthcare team.
• Adhere to infection control and equipment sterilization.
• Conserve resources and optimize productivity.

Education

Associate’s Degree - Respiratory Care

Diploma and/or experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Ventilators

Airway management

Job description

Prisma Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in acute and critical care settings at Oconee Memorial Hospital. You will work nights, performing ventilator management, airway procedures, and patient education under physician orders. Team communication and strict infection control are essential.

Requirements include an SC Respiratory Care Practitioner license, RRT, BLS, and NBRC credentials with unit-specific certifications like NRP/PALS/ACLS as applicable.