Respiratory Therapist

5 days ago


Columbia, South Carolina, United States Prisma Health Full time
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.

Key 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.
  • Analyzes and reports results accurately.
  • 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.
  • Accurately and completely documents and charges for all respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority OR eligible for license in the state of South Carolina or a senior student graduating in the next 3 months.
  • Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina OR be eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina OR a senior student graduating in the next 3 months.
  • BLS required.
  • NBRC credentials must be maintained.
  • NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICU.


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