Respiratory Therapist, Blount, PRN, Varied

Prisma Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for their Blount location. The ideal candidate will perform respiratory therapy procedures as directed by physicians and manage patients of all ages. Required certifications include a Respiratory Care Practitioner license and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. This position involves independent work and adherence to healthcare quality standards while ensuring patient education. A collaborative mindset and commitment to quality care are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures as per physician's orders.
• Manage patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Document and charge for all respiratory care procedures.

Skills

Treating patients of all ages

Obtaining blood gases

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Mechanical ventilation equipment

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Respiratory Therapist, Blount, PRN, Varied

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 acute and critical care settings. Consults with physicians and other personnel and makes recommendations on treatment as appropriate.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• 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.
• Initiates, monitors and manages patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Initiates and manages all types of airways and associated equipment.
• Analyzes and reports results accurately.
• Documents and charges for all respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate.
• Communicates with all members of the healthcare team to include students and nurse shadows. Provides an accurate and complete report. Makes recommendations as appropriate. Communicates well with supervisors, coordinators, or those acting in lieu of the above.
• 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.
• Acts as a good steward of resources, including supplies, time/productivity, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Associate degree. Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school.
• Experience - No experience defined.

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of associate degree will consider diploma and/or equivalent experience.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state in which work is performed.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• BLS
• NBRC (credentials must be maintained)
• Other certifications dependent on work unit: NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS
• ACLS required within the first year for adult care areas
• NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICU.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Ability to obtain blood gasses from all sites.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.