Respiratory Therapist, GMH - FT - Nights

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Greenville, SC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate, patient-centered respiratory care across acute and critical care settings. The role requires independent work, collaboration with physicians, and adherence to department policies to treat patients of all ages.

The incumbent will perform procedures, interpret blood gases, manage ventilation, document care, and educate patients and families, while maintaining infection control standards and

Qualifications

• Education - Associate’s Degree from a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Experience - 2 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Licensure required as Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina.
• BLS required; NBRC credentials must be maintained.
• Other certifications depend on work unit: NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures in line with physician orders and department policies.
• Obtain and analyze blood gases from all sites; report results and maintain QC on devices.
• Initiate and manage airways and invasive/non-invasive ventilation.
• Document and bill for all procedures; educate patients and families; update care plans.
• Communicate effectively with the health care team and provide shift reports.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Ventilation management

Patient education

Communication with health care team

Documentation and billing

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

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Job Summary

This position 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. Must possess skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as appropriate for the role.

Accountabilities

• Acts independently to perform respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance to physician orders, policies, procedures and protocols. - 15%
• Able to obtain blood gases from all sites, analyze and report results appropriately, and provide QC maintenance of blood gas devices when necessary. - 10%
• Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and the associated equipment, including invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. - 15%
• Accurately and completely documents and charges for all procedures and tasks. Provides patient and family education, documents in the care plan as appropriate. - 10%
• Effectively communicates with all members of the health care team, provides complete and accurate shift report. Makes appropriate recommendations for care. - 10%
• 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. - 10%
• Must participate in at least one of the following:- 5%
• Must participate in at least one of the following: - 15%
• Acts as a good steward of resources, including supplies, time/productivity - 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

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

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Associate’s Degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program
• Experience - 2 years experience working as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in south Carolina.
• BLS required. NBRC credentials must be maintained.
• Other certifications dependent on work unit : NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS

Other Required Skills and Experience

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Hospital

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10087135 Respiratory Care Services

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