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
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
Minimum Requirements
In Lieu Of
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Blount Memorial Hospital
Facility
8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Department
Respiratory Care Services
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