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    Respiratory Therapist - Sumter, United States - Prisma Health

    Prisma Health
    Prisma Health Sumter, United States

    1 day ago

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    Description
    Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

    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.

    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. - 30%
    • 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, etc - 10%
    Minimum Requirements

    Associate's Degree - Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school

    No Previous Experience required

    Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

    South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license

    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

    Work Shift

    Night (United States of America)

    Location

    129 N Washington St Sumter

    Facility

    1570 Tuomey Hospital - Payroll Only

    Department

    Respiratory Care Services


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