Respiratory Therapist - (Home Medical Equipment) PRN, Days

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Respiratory Therapist - (Home Medical Equipment) PRN, Days

Blount, WV
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

Prisma Health transforms healthcare for communities. We are hiring a Respiratory Therapist to perform respiratory care in critical and ICU settings, ensuring patient safety and optimal treatment outcomes.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in respiratory care
  • Graduate of an accredited program
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner license
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • BLS certification

Qualifications

  • Ability to treat all age groups
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Certifications as required by unit

Full job description

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 Intensive Care units 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.

  • Performs 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 sites.  Analyzes and reports results.

  • Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and tasks. Provides patient and family education, as appropriate.

  • Communicates with 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. Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school

  • Experience - No experience defined.

In Lieu Of

  • In lieu of associate degree may 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

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

Home Equipment - Eastern Tennessee

Department

Home Equipment - Maryville

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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