Adult Respiratory Care Therapist

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Job Summary

This position is essential in providing patient care as directed by physician orders and departmental policies. Work independently within various acute and critical care settings while collaborating with physicians and other staff to assess patient needs and recommend treatment plans. Candidates should be equipped to care for patients of all ages, including infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients.

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

We invite you to apply and explore 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 competitive sign-on bonuses for qualified full-time positions : $7500 for Direct Care Respiratory Therapists with one year of experience ($5000 for less than one year). Additionally, we provide $1,800 annual tax-free loan repayment. If relocating, inquire about relocation assistance.

After applying, our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you to discuss the exciting opportunities that await at Prisma Health.

Accountabilities

Supervisory / Management Responsibility

This role does not have management responsibilities and will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Must be a graduate of an American Medical Association-approved Respiratory Therapy program or be eligible for state licensure in South Carolina, or be a senior student graduating within three months.

Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses

Candidates must hold a South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license or be eligible for licensure, or be a senior student graduating within three months. BLS certification is required, and NBRC credentials must be maintained. Employees hired before June 2016 may hold a Certified Respiratory Therapist credential. Those hired from June 2016 onward must pass the Registered Therapist cut score on the Therapist Multiple Choice Exam and take the Clinical Simulation Exam within six months of graduation; failure to pass the clinical simulation exam during this period will result in termination from Prisma Health.

NRP and PALS certifications are required in the Children's Hospital before independent work in the NICU and PICU.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

N / A

Other Required Skills and Experience

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative 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

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