Respiratory Therapist - Certified [Blount], Home Equipment - Maryville, Full-Time, Days

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Scope of Practice

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.

Able to initiate, monitor and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and associated equipment.

Able to obtain blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results accurately.

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 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. Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program

Experience - One (1) year of clinical experience

In Lieu Of

In lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) RRT associate degree equivalent hours may be considered.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER

CRT - CERT RESP THERAPIST

BLS

NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS, etc.- Must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit

Knowled ge, Skills and Abilities

Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and data entry

Knowledge of office equipment (fax / copier)

Mathematical skills

Basic ventilator skills

Basic Respiratory Care equipment skills

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

8002 Home Equipment - Eastern Tennessee

Department

80027403 Home Equipment - Maryville

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