Respiratory Therapy Assistant PRN

Prisma Health; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Respiratory Care student or recent graduate in Seneca, South Carolina, to perform respiratory therapy duties under supervision. The role includes following physician's orders, documenting procedures, and providing patient education. Candidates must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a respiratory care program. This non-management position involves variable work shift hours at the Oconee Medical Campus, with a focus on compliance and infection control.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an approved school for respiratory care or awaiting credentialing.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with the physician’s order.
• Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and provides patient education.
• Communicates well with supervisors and healthcare team members.

Education

Currently enrolled in an approved school for respiratory care

New/recent graduates of a school of respiratory care awaiting credentialing

Job description

Job Summary

Performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physicians’ orders and department policy. Performs all procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. Job duties will be assigned based on student's clinical progression and competency validation.

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 procedures in accordance with the physician’s order, departmental policy, and the Respiratory Care Guidelines (RT Consult). May not take verbal orders or modify orders.
• Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and provides patient and family education.
• Communicates well with supervisors, therapists and technicians. Provides a complete and accurate report
• May perform blood gases from all sites. Analyzes and reports results.
• 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 reports to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Currently enrolled in an approved school for respiratory care; OR new/recent graduates of a school of respiratory care who are awaiting credentialing.
• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• BLS

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Oconee Medical Campus

Facility

1064 Oconee Memorial Hospital

Department

10647135 Respiratory Care Services