Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Ventilation Expert

Prisma Health; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform and supervise respiratory therapy across acute and critical care settings. The position requires independent work, collaboration with physicians, and the ability to treat patients from infants to geriatric ages.

You will perform general and critical care procedures, obtain ABGs, manage ventilation and airway equipment, and educate patients and families while documenting care.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapy program graduate or eligible for SC licensure.
• BLS required.
• NRP and PALS training in NICU settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with physician orders and department policy.
• Obtain blood gases from all sites; analyze and report results.
• Initiate, monitor and manage all types of invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Initiate and manage airways and related equipment.
• Document and charge for all respiratory care procedures; educate patients and families.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team; provide accurate reports to supervisors and coordinators.
• Adhere to infection control and quality initiatives; clean and sterilize equipment between patients.
• Act as a good steward of resources, including supplies and time.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

Respiratory Therapy program graduate

Job description

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform and supervise respiratory therapy across acute and critical care settings. The position requires independent work, collaboration with physicians, and the ability to treat patients from infants to geriatric ages.

You will perform general and critical care procedures, obtain ABGs, manage ventilation and airway equipment, and educate patients and families while documenting care.