Respiratory Therapy Assistant - PRN, Variable Shifts

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary
Delivery of basic respiratory care procedures and use of basic oxygen delivery systems. Has demonstrated ability to perform basic duties with assigned preceptor for direct oversight. Enrolled in AMA credited respiratory care program and completing RCS program didactic and clinical testing of basic treatment modalities .

Job Description

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Performs respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with the physician's order, departmental policy, and the Respiratory Care Guidelines (RT Consult). May not take verbal orders or modify orders.
• Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and provides patient and family education.
• Communicates well with supervisors, therapists and technicians. Provides a complete and accurate report
• May perform blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results.
• 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 report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Currently enrolled in an approved school for respiratory care; OR new/recent graduates of a school of respiratory care who are awaiting credentialing.
• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• BLS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)

Location
Greenville Memorial Hospital

Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department
10087135 Respiratory Care Services

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