Respiratory Therapist, NICU, PT Variable

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health's Patewood Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform respiratory therapy in acute and critical care settings according to physician orders and department policy. You will initiate and monitor invasive and non-invasive ventilation, manage airways, and educate patients and families while collaborating with the healthcare team.

The role requires an accredited Respiratory Care Program and RRT licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program with an associate degree.
• Must hold Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of work.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• BLS; additional certifications (NRP, PALS, ACLS) as required by work unit.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy in general and critical care per physician orders and policies.
• Initiates and manages invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Initiates and manages airways and related equipment.
• Obtains and analyzes blood gases; reports results.
• Documents procedures and educates patients and families as appropriate.
• Communicates with healthcare team; provides complete, accurate reports.
• Adheres to infection control; cleans/disinfects equipment between patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ventilation management

Blood gas analysis

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Experience - No experience defined.

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

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Patewood Memorial Hospital

Facility

Patewood Hospital

Department

Respiratory Care Services-PMH

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