Respiratory Therapist Certified, FT Days

Prisma Health • Maryville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of clinical procedures within the Respiratory Care Scope of Practice. Provides general and critical care respiratory therapy in accordance with physician orders, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols. Works at Blount Memorial Hospital in Respiratory Care Services. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-approved Respiratory Care program.
• One year of clinical experience.
• Required credentials include Respiratory Care Practitioner (South Carolina) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (Tennessee), Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC), and BLS.
• Obtain and maintain certifications required by the work unit, which may include NRP, PALS, ACLS, or NPS.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and data entry.
• Knowledge of office equipment such as fax machines and copiers.
• Mathematical skills.
• Basic ventilator skills.
• Basic Respiratory Care equipment skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and critical care respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with physician orders, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols.
• Initiate, monitor, and manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Initiate and manage airways and associated equipment.
• Obtain blood gases from all sites, analyze them, and report results accurately.
• Document and charge accurately and completely for respiratory care procedures and tasks; provide patient and family education as appropriate.
• Communicate with healthcare team members, including students and nurse shadows; provide accurate and complete reports, make recommendations as appropriate, and communicate with supervisors and coordinators.
• Follow infection control and quality initiatives; clean and disinfect equipment between patients according to equipment type and isolation status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree