RT0012 Respiratory Therapist Assistant, PRN Variable

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

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 procedures in accordance with the physician’s order, departmental policy, and the Respiratory Care Guidelines (RT Consult). May not take verbal orders or modify orders.

• Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and provides patient and family education.

• Communicates well with supervisors, therapists and technicians.  Provides a complete and accurate report

• May perform blood gasses from all sites.  Analyzes and reports results.

• 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.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Currently enrolled in an approved school for respiratory care; OR new/recent graduates of a school of respiratory care who are awaiting credentialing.

• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• BLS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

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