Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary This position performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physician's order and departmental policy. Works independently in all acute and critical care settings. Consults with physicians and other personnel and makes recommendations on treatment as appropriate. Must possess skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity, and teamwork. Are you an Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist interested in Adult Respiratory Care? You can apply now and learn more about opportunities within the Adult Respiratory Service line at Prisma Health in the Greenville, SC, area. We have opportunities at the following acute and specialty care hospitals: Baptist Easley Hospital Greenville Memorial Hospital Greer Memorial Hospital Hillcrest Hospital Laurens County Hospital Marshall I. Pickens Hospital North Greenville Hospital Oconee Memorial Hospital Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital We also offer a variety of sign-on bonuses for eligible full-time positions. $10,000 for Direct Care Respiratory Therapists with one year of experience ($7,500 for less than one year of experience) and licensed in South Carolina. We also offer $1,800 student tax-free loan repayment (per year). Moving to the state? Ask about our relocation assistance program. Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out and schedule a time to discuss the many exciting opportunities Prisma Health has to offer. Accountabilities Acts independently to perform respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with the physician's order, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols. - 20% Able to obtain blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results accurately. - 10% Able to initiate, monitor and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. 20% Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and associated equipment. - 10% Accurately and completely documents and charges for all respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate. - 10% 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. - 10% 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% Acts as a good steward of resources, including supplies, time/productivity. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority OR eligible for license in the state of South Carolina or a senior student graduating in the next 3 months. Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina OR be eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina OR a senior student graduating in the next 3 months. BLS required. NBRC credentials must be maintained. Employees hired prior to June 2016 may be a Certified Respiratory Therapist. Employees hired prior to June 2016 may be a Certified Respiratory Therapist. Individuals hired from June 2016 on must pass the Therapist Multiple Choice Exam at the Registered Therapist cut score and take the Clinical Simulation Exam within 6 months of graduation. If the team member does not pass the clinical simulation exam during the first 6 months of employment they will be terminated from Prisma Health. NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICU. In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements N/A Other Required Skills and Experience Must be able to effectively work in a team environment. Strong communication, computer and organizational skills required. Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Corporate Facility 7001 Corporate Department 70019061 Talent Acquisition 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.