Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Services

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Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality Adult Respiratory Care. In this role, you will perform essential duties to treat patients according to physician orders and departmental policies. You will work independently in acute and critical care settings, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to recommend appropriate treatments for patients of all ages, including infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.

Why Choose Us?

Join Prisma Health, a renowned organization in the healthcare community. We offer exciting opportunities across our various 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 provide attractive sign-on bonuses for eligible full-time positions : $7500 for Direct Care Respiratory Therapists with one year of experience ($5000 for those with less than one year) and licensed in South Carolina. We also offer $1,800 in student loan repayment (tax-free per year). If you are relocating, ask about our relocation assistance program.

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you to discuss the numerous opportunities that Prisma Health has to offer.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision

This position reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive, and has no management responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduates from an American Medical Association-approved school for Respiratory Therapy or those eligible for licensure in South Carolina, as well as senior students graduating within the next three months, are encouraged to apply.

Required Certifications

Applicants must possess a South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license or be eligible for licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and NBRC credentials must be maintained. Employees hired prior to June 2016 may have a Certified Respiratory Therapist certification.

Candidates hired after June 2016 must pass the Therapist Multiple Choice Exam at the Registered Therapist cut score and the Clinical Simulation Exam within six months of graduation. Failure to complete the latter will result in termination.

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

Other Skills and Experience

Strong team collaboration, communication, computer, and organizational skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Work Environment

Located at Prisma Health Corporate Office, 7001 Corporate.

Join us in transforming healthcare!

Your skills and dedication can make a significant difference in the communities we serve. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!