Respiratory Therapist FT Nights, LTACH

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

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina, is looking for a qualified Respiratory Therapist to perform essential duties in treating patients as per physician’s orders. The role requires an Associate degree and a Respiratory Care Practitioner license in South Carolina.

The ideal candidate will be able to manage ventilation, educate patients and families, and adhere to healthcare quality initiatives. This position is vital for ensuring effective respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school required.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures as per physician’s orders.
• Manage various types of ventilation and airways.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient treatment skills

Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation

Patient and family education

Communication with healthcare team

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

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 purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Performs 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 various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Initiates and manages various types of airways and associated equipment.
• Obtains blood gasses from sites. Analyzes and reports results.
• Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and tasks. Provides patient and family education, as appropriate.
• Communicates with 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 of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status.
• 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 education and experience noted above, a diploma and/or equivalent experience may be considered.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state in which work is performed.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• BLS.
• NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS etc. must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

1850 Prisma Health LTACH - Baptist

Department

18507135 Respiratory Care Services

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