Respiratory Care Professional Registered - St. Francis Downtown - PRN

Bon Secours • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree related to Respiratory Therapy/Health care/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin (preferred).
• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of practice (required).
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred).
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required).
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross (required).
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (required).
• Valid driver's license (required for Home Care/DME).
• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional (required).

Nice To Haves

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN (preferred).
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred).
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (preferred).
• ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) - NBRC (preferred).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation.
• Perform all respiratory care procedures including oxygen and aerosolized medication delivery, ventilator care, bronchial hygiene therapy, and diagnostic services.
• Monitor the patient's response to therapies and make recommendations to change or modify based on assessment.
• Serve as the shift 'Charge Therapist' ensuring adequate staffing and coverage.
• Assist physicians in procedures such as bronchoscopy and tracheotomy intubation.
• Conduct CPR and airway management techniques in accordance with AHA ACLS protocol.
• Perform therapeutic procedures to maintain patient airway and document procedures.
• Select, assemble, monitor, and evaluate mechanical ventilators.
• Perform pulmonary function tests (PFT).
• Serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.
• Assess patient's physical status and modify treatment procedures based on patient response.
• Determine appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommend methods to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Set up and maintain different modes of oxygen therapy.
• Administer IPPB or Aerosol Therapy and document patient responses.
• Instruct patients and families in various respiratory therapies.
• Procure sputum for culture and sensitivity.
• Evaluate normal and pathologic blood and urine laboratory value ranges.
• Perform arterial punctures and analysis, and understand ABG interpretation.
• Respond to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and participate as indicated.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree