Respiratory Therapist Richland Adult RT PRN-PM shift

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to transforming patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work independently in critical care settings, performing essential respiratory therapy procedures. You'll engage with patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics, and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals. Your expertise will be vital in managing mechanical ventilation and ensuring the highest standards of care. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures independently in critical care settings.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and document care accurately.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Mechanical Ventilation

Blood Gas Analysis

Infection Control

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

Patient Monitoring Systems

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 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 ventilation20%
• 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.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

N/A

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107135 Respiratory Care Services

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