Respiratory Therapist, Richland, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with physician's orders and departmental policy. This role works independently in all acute and critical care settings, consulting with physicians and other personnel to make recommendations on treatment as appropriate. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving over 1.2 million patients annually with 32,000 team members dedicated to health and well-being. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

Associate degree. Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school (or diploma and/or equivalent experience in lieu of associate degree).
Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state in which work is performed.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
BLS
NBRC (credentials must be maintained)
Other certifications dependent on work unit: NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS
ACLS required within the first year for adult care areas
NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICU
Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Ability to obtain blood gasses from all sites.

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 all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Initiates and manages all types of airways and associated equipment.
Analyzes and reports results accurately.
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.
Acts as a good steward of resources, including supplies, time/productivity, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.