Respiratory Therapist - PRN, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Greenville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Scope of Practice Job Description. 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 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.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school
Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state in which work is performed.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

In lieu of education and experience noted above, diploma and/or equivalent experience may be considered.
BLS
NRP
PALS
ACLS
NPS etc. must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit.

Responsibilities

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