Respiratory Therapist, Adult Service Line, Columbia, S.C.

Respiratory Therapist, Adult Service Line, Columbia, S.C. at Prisma Health summary:

The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care to patients of all ages in acute and critical care settings, following physicians' orders and departmental policies. Responsibilities include managing mechanical ventilation, airway equipment, and performing diagnostic blood gas analysis while ensuring accurate documentation and patient education. The role requires strong communication skills, adherence to infection control protocols, and collaboration with healthcare team members to deliver high-quality respiratory care.

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Job Summary

Are you an Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist interested in Adult Respiratory Care?

You can apply now and learn more about opportunities within the Adult Respiratory Service line at Prisma Health in the Columbia, SC, area. We have opportunities at the following acute and specialty care hospitals:

• Baptist Hospital
• Baptist Parkridge Hospital
• Richland Hospital
• Tuomey Hospital

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 ($5,000 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.
  
  - 20%
• 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.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority OR eligible for license in the state of South Carolina or a senior student graduating in the next 3 months.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina OR be eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina OR a senior student graduating in the next 3 months. BLS required. NBRC credentials must be maintained. Employees hired prior to June 2016 may be a Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Employees hired prior to June 2016 may be a Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Individuals hired from June 2016 on must pass the Therapist Multiple Choice Exam at the Registered Therapist cut score and take the…