Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Greenville is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to perform critical care procedures and enhance patient treatment across all age groups. This position requires skills in communication, documentation, and independent work in Intensive Care units. Qualified candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and relevant state licensure and certifications. The role offers variable work shifts and involves collaborating closely with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina.
• BLS certification and NRCP, NRP, PALS certifications required.
• Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Document and charge for respiratory care procedures.

Skills

Respiratory therapy procedures

Communication with healthcare team

Patient care across all ages

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy school

Job description

Job Summary

This position performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physician’s order and departmental policy. Works independently in all Intensive Care units 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.

Accountabilities

• 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. 20%
• May assists with training of students, new team members, and other team members. 10%
• Able to obtain blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results accurately. 10%
• Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and associated equipment.10%
• Accurately and completely documents and charges for assigned and unnassigned respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate. 10%
• Effectively communicates with all members of the healthcare team. Provides an accurate and complete report. Makes recommendations as appropriate. Communicates well with supervisors, coordinators, or those acting in lieu of the above. 20%
• Able to initiate, monitor and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation 20%
• Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives. Performs appropriate cleaning/disenfection and sterilization of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status. 10%

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

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

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina
• BLS . NBRC credentials must be maintained.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICU.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Hospital

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10087135 Respiratory Care Services