Respiratory Therapist II, Ft, Nights - Peds - Greenville South Carolina

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Posted On: 05/05/2025

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryPerforms 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.Job DescriptionEssential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Acts independently to perform 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.
• Analyzes and reports results accurately.
• Initiates and manages all types of airways and associated equipment.
• 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 and sterilization of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status.
• Acts as a good steward of resources, including supplies, time/productivity, etc.
• 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 associate degree may consider diploma and/or equivalent experience.Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
        • South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner - Temporary License
        • Full Respiratory Therapist Certification including Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC must be obtained within 6 months of hire
        • BLS
        • Other certifications dependent on work unit: NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS
        • ACLS required within the first year for adult care areas
        • NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICUKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
          • 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 ShiftNight (United States of America)LocationGreenville Memorial Med CampusFacility1008 Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment10087143 Childrens Hospital-RespiratoryShare 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. More...

                

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