Respiratory Therapist, Children's Service Line, Columbia, S.C.

Respiratory Therapist, Children's Service Line, Columbia, S.C. at Prisma Health summary:

Provides specialized respiratory therapy to patients of all ages, including infants and children, in acute and critical care settings. Independently performs mechanical ventilation, airway management, blood gas analysis, and patient education following physician orders and departmental protocols. Collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality compassionate care in line with Prisma Health values.

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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.

Are you an Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist interested in Children's Respiratory Care?

You can apply now and learn more about opportunities within the Children's Respiratory Service line at our Prisma Health Children's Hospital in the Columbia, SC, area.

We also offer a variety of sign-on bonuses for eligible full-time positions. $7500 for Direct Care Respiratory Therapists with one year of experience ($5000 for less than one year of experience) and licensed in South Carolina. We also offer $1,800 student tax-free loan repayment (per year). Moving to the state? Ask about our relocation assistance program.

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out and schedule a time to discuss the many exciting opportunities Prisma Health has to offer.

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

In Lieu Of

In lieu of associate degree will consider diploma and/or 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

Work Shift

Location

Corporate

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

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Keywords:

respiratory therapy, pediatric respiratory care, mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, airway management, critical care, patient education, respiratory care protocols, respiratory therapist license, healthcare teamwork