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Respiratory Therapist - PRN, Nights

Prisma Health

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Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist performs duties necessary to treat patients according to physician orders and departmental policy, working independently in intensive care and critical care settings. Essential functions include performing respiratory therapy procedures, managing various types of mechanical ventilation, obtaining and analyzing blood gases, and communicating treatment recommendations to the healthcare team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an Associate degree, or a diploma and equivalent experience in lieu of the degree, and must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program. Required credentials include a Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of work, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, and maintenance of various life support certifications like BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS, and NPS.

associate degreePatient EducationInfection ControlEquipment CleaningRespiratory TherapyQuality InitiativesFamily EducationAirway ManagementBlood Gas AnalysisAdult TreatmentCritical Care ProceduresInvasive Mechanical VentilationPediatric TreatmentGeriatric TreatmentNon-Invasive Mechanical VentilationNeonates TreatmentGeneral Care Procedures

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 Intensive Care units 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 values: 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 associate degree may consider diploma and/or equivalent experience.

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