Respiratory Therapist (PRN)-Night

Prisma Health

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Performs 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. Team members in this job have committed to work a minimum 96-hour commitment for a 6-week period.

Requirements

• Education - Associate degree. Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school
• Experience - No experience required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the state in which work is performed.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). NBRC (credentials must be maintained)
• BLS
• NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS etc. must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit.
• Ability to obtain blood gasses from all sites.

Nice To Haves

• In lieu of education and experience noted above, diploma and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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 various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Initiates and manages various types of airways and associated equipment.
• Obtains blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees