Respiratory Therapy Assistant PRN

• Inspire health.
• Serve with compassion.
• Be the difference.
• 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 gasses 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 report 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 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.