Prisma Health
Location
Greenville, South Carolina
Performs respiratory therapy procedures, including mechanical ventilation and airway management, in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols. Collaborates with the healthcare team to monitor patients, analyze blood gases, and provide comprehensive respiratory care.
Requires an associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program and a temporary respiratory care practitioner license. Must obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification within six months of hire.
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 all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Initiates and manages all types of airways and associated equipment. Obtains blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results accurately. Accurately and completely documents and charges for all respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate. Communicates with all 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 required. 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 - Temporary license in state in which work is performed. Full Respiratory Therapist Certification including Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC must be obtained within six (6) months of hire BLS NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS etc. must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit.
Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Ability to obtain blood gasses from all sites. Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Greenville Memorial Med Campus Facility 1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital Department 10087135 Respiratory Care Services Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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