Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adult Service Line

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Job Summary

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to adult patients by performing necessary treatments as directed by physicians and departmental policies. You will have the opportunity to work independently in various acute and critical care settings and collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes.

Are you an Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist passionate about Adult Respiratory Care?

We encourage you to apply and explore numerous opportunities within the Adult Respiratory Service line at Prisma Health. Positions are available at several acute and specialty care hospitals, including :

• 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 offer enticing sign-on bonuses for eligible full-time positions : $7,500 for Direct Care Respiratory Therapists with one year of experience and $5,000 for those with less than one year of experience, all while being licensed in South Carolina. Additionally, we provide $1,800 in tax-free student loan repayment per year. If you're relocating to South Carolina, inquire about our relocation assistance program!

After submitting your application, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to discuss the exciting opportunities Prisma Health has to offer.

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory / Management Responsibility

This role is non-management and will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from a respiratory therapy program accredited by the American Medical Association or another recognized authority, OR eligibility for licensure in South Carolina, OR status as a senior student graduating within three months.

Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses

Must hold a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in South Carolina OR be eligible for licensure OR be a senior student soon to graduate. BLS certification is required, and NBRC credentials must be current. Staff members hired before June 2016 may hold Certified Respiratory Therapist status.

New hires from June 2016 onwards must pass the Therapist Multiple Choice Exam at the Registered Therapist level and the Clinical Simulation Exam within six months of graduation. Failure to pass the exam within this timeframe will result in termination.

NRP and PALS certifications are required before working independently in the NICU and PICU at the Children's Hospital.

Skills and Experience

Ability to work effectively in a team environment is essential. Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills are required.

Work Shift

Location

Prisma Health Corporate Office

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

Talent Acquisition

Join us in our mission to transform healthcare for the benefit of the communities we serve. We look forward to welcoming talented individuals to our team at Prisma Health.