Respiratory Therapist, Adult Service Line, Greenville, S.C. at Prisma Health

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Job Summary

This position 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. Must possess skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity, and teamwork.

Are you an Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist interested in Adult Respiratory Care?

You can apply now and learn more about opportunities within the Adult Respiratory Service line at Prisma Health in the Greenville, SC, area. We have opportunities at the following acute and specialty care hospitals:

• Baptist Easley Hospital
• Greenville Memorial Hospital
• Greer Memorial Hospital
• Hillcrest Hospital
• Laurens County Hospital
• Marshall I. Pickens Hospital
• North Greenville Hospital
• Oconee Memorial Hospital
• Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital

We also offer a variety of sign-on bonuses for eligible full-time positions. $10,000 for Direct Care Respiratory Therapists with one year of experience ($7,500 for less than one year of experience) and licensed in South Carolina. We also offer $1,800 student tax-free loan repayment (per year). Moving to the state? Ask about our relocation assistance program. 

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out and schedule a time to discuss the many exciting opportunities Prisma Health has to offer.

Accountabilities

• 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. - 20%
• Able to obtain blood gasses from all sites.  Analyzes and reports results accurately. - 10%
• Able to initiate, monitor and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. 20%
• Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and associated equipment. - 10%
• Accurately and completely documents and charges for all respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate. - 10%
•  Effectively 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. - 10%
• 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. - 10%
• Acts as a good steward of resources, including supplies, time/productivity.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

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

Minimum Requirements

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

N/A

Other Required Skills and Experience

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Corporate

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

70019061 Talent Acquisition

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