Respiratory Therapist II
Company: Palmetto Health
Location: Seneca
Posted on: June 13, 2021
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Job 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% Minimum Requirements Associate's Degree - Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by
an accredited school 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 Oconee Medical Campus Facility 1064 Oconee Memorial Hospital Department 10647135 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.
Keywords: Palmetto Health, Athens , Respiratory Therapist II, Other , Seneca, Georgia
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