Respiratory Therapist PRN

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.

• 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.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

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

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Associate degree. Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school

• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

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

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to obtain blood gasses from all sites.