Respiratory Therapy Assistant PRN Variable
Seneca, SC
Respiratory Therapy Assistant PRN Variable
Performs respiratory therapy procedures under a Respiratory Therapist’s supervision, including documentation, patient/family education, blood gases, and equipment cleaning/disinfection. Variable shift; requires enrollment in an approved respiratory care school or recent graduation awaiting credentialing, plus BLS.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physicians' orders and department policy. Performs all procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. Job duties will be assigned based on student's clinical progression and competency validation.
Essential Functions
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
In Lieu Of
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Oconee Medical Campus
Facility
Oconee Memorial Hospital
Department
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.
Job Summary
Performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physicians' orders and department policy. Performs all procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. Job duties will be assigned based on student's clinical progression and competency validation.
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
Oconee Medical Campus
Facility
Oconee Memorial Hospital
Department
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.