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

• 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.