Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory, Blount, Full-Time, Varied

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : 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 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.

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 defined.

In Lieu Of

In lieu of associate degree will consider diploma and / or equivalent experience.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

80017131 Electro-Neuro Diagnostics

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Welcome to Prisma Health Allied Health Division

Prisma Health is committed to providing new team member with a solid foundation to launch their career with us. Our program combines quality classes, core curriculum, simulation, one-on-one skills validation, hands-on application with preceptors and professional development. Our multidisciplinary clinical education model is one of the first in the country to unify education across different disciplines creating consistency in training for all team members.

Program Structure

Prisma Health innovates an organized, comprehensive, and robust approach to clinical education. Our structured orientation plan with guided education, computer-based training content and precepted time with experienced team members within the same discipline creates a foundation for success. We will provide opportunities of clinical and continuing professional development along with reflective practice sessions to aid in the development of self-care and resilience. Team members will have access to simulation and skill lab experience using current professional curriculum, standards, and evidence-based guidelines

Who leads the Allied Health Program?

Each service line is led by clinical educators with a vast range of experience and expertise in your chosen specialty. All our clinical educators who serve in our programs have a love and a desire to teach. Our educators are integrated into all aspects of the Allied Health. Our programs include Pharmacy, Respiratory, Lab, Therapies, Radiology, Surg techs, and Mobile medicine (EMT).