What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist , FT - Tuomey position at 250 Prisma Health-Midlands?
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. 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. RTs assigned to this job code have committed to accept assignments where they will work a full-time or part-time status with shifts on every weekend (starting Friday at 7:00pm through Monday at 7:30am). Sign on Bonus Eligible 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. Analyzes and reports results accurately. Initiates and manages all types of airways and associated equipment. 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 required. In Lieu Of In lieu of associate degree will consider diploma and/or equivalent experience. 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier) Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database) Data entry skills Ablility to obtain blood gasses from all sites. Work Shift Weekend Shift (United States of America) Location 129 N Washington St Sumter Facility 1570 Tuomey Hospital Department 15707135 Respiratory Care Services 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. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
