Respiratory Therapist, PRN Variable

Prisma Health•Sumter, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with physician orders and departmental policy. The position works independently in intensive care units and other critical care settings, consults with physicians and other personnel, and makes treatment recommendations as appropriate. The role involves caring for patients of all ages, from neonates through geriatrics.

Requirements

Associate degree and graduation from a Respiratory Care Program at an accredited school.
Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state where the work is performed.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Obtain and maintain certifications required by the work unit, such as BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS, or NPS.
Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages, including neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

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 patients requiring invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Initiate and manage airways and associated equipment.
Obtain blood gases, analyze results, and report them.
Document and charge 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 and make recommendations as appropriate.
Communicate with supervisors, coordinators, or their delegates.
Adhere to infection-control and quality initiatives.
Clean and disinfect equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status.
Perform other duties as assigned.