Prisma Health
Respiratory Therapist - Certified [Blount], Home Equipment - Maryville, Full-Tim
Prisma Health, Maryville, Tennessee, United States, 37804
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary Performs a variety of clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Scope of Practice
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.
Acts independently to perform respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with the physicians order, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols.
Able to initiate, monitor and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and associated equipment.
Able to obtain blood gasses from all sites.
Analyzes and reports results accurately.
Accurately and completely documents and charges for all respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate.
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.
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. Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program
Experience - One (1) year of clinical experience
In Lieu Of In lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) RRT associate degree equivalent hours may be considered.?????
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
CRT - CERT RESP THERAPIST
BLS
NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS, etc. Must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit
Knowled
ge, Skills and Abilities Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and data entry
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Mathematical skills
Basic ventilator skills
Basic Respiratory Care equipment skills
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.
Welcome to Prisma Health Allied Health Division
Prisma Health is committed to providing new team member with a solid foundation to launch their career with us. Our program combines quality classes, core curriculum, simulation, one-on-one skills validation, hands-on application with preceptors and professional development. Our multidisciplinary clinical education model is one of the first in the country to unify education across different disciplines creating consistency in training for all team members.
Program Structure
Prisma Health innovates an organized, comprehensive, and robust approach to clinical education. Our structured orientation plan with guided education, computer-based training content and precepted time with experienced team members within the same discipline creates a foundation for success. We will provide opportunities of clinical and continuing professional development along with reflective practice sessions to aid in the development of self-care and resilience. Team members will have access to simulation and skill lab experience using current professional curriculum, standards, and evidence-based guidelines
Who leads the Allied Health Program?
Each service line is led by clinical educators with a vast range of experience and expertise in your chosen specialty. All our clinical educators who serve in our programs have a love and a desire to teach. Our educators are integrated into all aspects of the Allied Health. Our programs include Pharmacy, Respiratory, Lab, Therapies, Radiology, Surg techs, and Mobile medicine (EMT).
Job Summary Performs a variety of clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Scope of Practice
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.
Acts independently to perform respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with the physicians order, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols.
Able to initiate, monitor and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and associated equipment.
Able to obtain blood gasses from all sites.
Analyzes and reports results accurately.
Accurately and completely documents and charges for all respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate.
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.
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. Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program
Experience - One (1) year of clinical experience
In Lieu Of In lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) RRT associate degree equivalent hours may be considered.?????
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
CRT - CERT RESP THERAPIST
BLS
NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS, etc. Must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit
Knowled
ge, Skills and Abilities Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and data entry
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Mathematical skills
Basic ventilator skills
Basic Respiratory Care equipment skills
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.
Welcome to Prisma Health Allied Health Division
Prisma Health is committed to providing new team member with a solid foundation to launch their career with us. Our program combines quality classes, core curriculum, simulation, one-on-one skills validation, hands-on application with preceptors and professional development. Our multidisciplinary clinical education model is one of the first in the country to unify education across different disciplines creating consistency in training for all team members.
Program Structure
Prisma Health innovates an organized, comprehensive, and robust approach to clinical education. Our structured orientation plan with guided education, computer-based training content and precepted time with experienced team members within the same discipline creates a foundation for success. We will provide opportunities of clinical and continuing professional development along with reflective practice sessions to aid in the development of self-care and resilience. Team members will have access to simulation and skill lab experience using current professional curriculum, standards, and evidence-based guidelines
Who leads the Allied Health Program?
Each service line is led by clinical educators with a vast range of experience and expertise in your chosen specialty. All our clinical educators who serve in our programs have a love and a desire to teach. Our educators are integrated into all aspects of the Allied Health. Our programs include Pharmacy, Respiratory, Lab, Therapies, Radiology, Surg techs, and Mobile medicine (EMT).