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Respiratory Therapist [Blount], Home Medical Equipment - Maryville, PRN, Days

Prisma Health

Maryville, TN

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SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Consulting, Critical Care, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Intensive Care, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Respiratory Therapy
LOCATION
Maryville, TN
POSTED
3 days ago
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 Intensive Care units and critical care settings. Consults with physicians and other personnel and makes recommendations on treatment as appropriate. 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. Performs 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 various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Initiates and manages various types of airways and associated equipment. Obtains blood gasses from sites. Analyzes and reports results. Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and tasks. Provides patient and family education, as appropriate. Communicates with 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 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 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 defined. In Lieu Of In lieu of associate degree may consider diploma and/or equivalent experience. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state in which work is performed. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). BLS NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS etc. must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 8002 Home Equipment - Eastern Tennessee Department 80027403 Home Equipment - Maryville 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.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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