Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Assistant
Prisma Health, Greenville, SC, United States
Overview
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
This job 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 or Respiratory Therapy Technician. Job duties will be assigned based on student's clinical progression and competency validation.
Responsibilities
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. 50%
Communicates well with supervisors, therapists and technicians. Provides a complete and accurate report. 10%
May perform blood gases from all sites. Analyzes and reports results accurately. 10%
Accurately and completely documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and provides patient and family education as appropriate. 20%
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%
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that reports to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Currently enrolled in an approved school for respiratory care; OR new/recent graduates of a school of respiratory care who are awaiting credentialing.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
BLS
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10087143 Childrens Hospital-Respiratory
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Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
This job 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 or Respiratory Therapy Technician. Job duties will be assigned based on student's clinical progression and competency validation.
Responsibilities
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. 50%
Communicates well with supervisors, therapists and technicians. Provides a complete and accurate report. 10%
May perform blood gases from all sites. Analyzes and reports results accurately. 10%
Accurately and completely documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and provides patient and family education as appropriate. 20%
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%
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that reports to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Currently enrolled in an approved school for respiratory care; OR new/recent graduates of a school of respiratory care who are awaiting credentialing.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
BLS
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10087143 Childrens Hospital-Respiratory
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