Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with physician orders and departmental policy. Works independently in acute and critical care settings, consulting with physicians and other personnel and making treatment recommendations as appropriate. The role performs general and critical care respiratory therapy procedures, manages invasive and non-invasive ventilation and airways, obtains and analyzes blood gases, documents and charges for care, and provides patient and family education. The position is based at Baptist Hospital, 1330 Taylor At Marion St.

Requirements

Associate degree and graduation from a Respiratory Care Program at an accredited school; a diploma and/or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of the stated education and experience.
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 findings.
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 designees.
Follow infection-control and quality initiatives and clean or disinfect equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status.
Perform other duties as assigned.