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Respiratory Therapist, FT - Nights--Adult Respiratory Care Richland-

Prisma Health

#BLS #ACLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Critical Care #PALS #Infection Control #Acute Care #RRT

Quick overview

Performs respiratory therapy procedures and manages invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation for patients in acute and critical care settings. Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide treatment recommendations and ensures accurate documentation and patient education.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program and a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Must hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification and maintain necessary certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

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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 acute 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.

Respiratory Therapist, FT - Nights--Adult Respiratory Care Richland-

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