Night Shift Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care

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

Job summary

Prisma Health’s Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, SC, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide general and critical care procedures in accordance with physician orders and department policy. The role covers patients of all ages, including infants and geriatrics, with a focus on safety and quality care.

The candidate must hold SC Respiratory Care Practitioner license and RRT, with BLS and NBRC credentials maintained.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• In lieu of an associate degree, diploma and/or experience may be considered.
• SC Respiratory Care Practitioner license and RRT credentials, plus BLS and NBRC must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Acts independently to perform respiratory care procedures in accordance with physician order and departmental policy.
• Able to obtain blood gases from all sites and analyze/report results accurately.
• Initiate, monitor and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Initiate and manage all types of airways and related equipment.
• Document and charge for respiratory care procedures, and educate patients and families as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with the health care team and provide complete, accurate reports.
• Adhere to infection control and quality initiatives; clean/disinfect and sterilize equipment as required.

Skills

Critical care procedures

Ventilation management

Infection control

Documentation & billing

Team communication

Education

SC Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS

NBRC credentials

NRP

PALS

ACLS within first year

NRP/PALS for NICU/PICU prerequisites

Job description

Prisma Health’s Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, SC, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide general and critical care procedures in accordance with physician orders and department policy. The role covers patients of all ages, including infants and geriatrics, with a focus on safety and quality care.

The candidate must hold SC Respiratory Care Practitioner license and RRT, with BLS and NBRC credentials maintained.