Adult Respiratory Therapist

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Job Summary

This position involves essential duties for treating patients according to the physician's orders and departmental policies. The role requires independent work in all acute and critical care settings while consulting with physicians and other personnel to make informed treatment recommendations. Candidates must possess the skills to treat patients across all age groups, including infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Are you an Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist focused on Adult Respiratory Care?

If you are interested, apply now to explore exciting opportunities within the Adult Respiratory Service line at Prisma Health. Opportunities are available at the following 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 attractive 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 experience, along with being licensed in South Carolina. We provide $1,800 student tax-free loan repayment (annually). If relocating to South Carolina, inquire about our relocation assistance program.

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you to discuss the exciting opportunities Prisma Health has available.

Accountabilities

Supervisory / Management Responsibility

This role does not include management responsibilities and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program recognized by the American Medical Association or eligible for licensure in South Carolina, or a senior graduating in the next 3 months.

Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses

Must hold or be eligible for a South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license, BLS certification required, and maintain NBRC credentials. Individuals hired before June 2016 may be Certified Respiratory Therapists. Those hired from June 2016 onward must pass the Therapist Multiple Choice Exam at the Registered Therapist cut score and complete the Clinical Simulation Exam within six months of graduation. Failure to pass the clinical simulation exam in the first six months may result in termination from Prisma Health.

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

Other Required Skills and Experience

Effective teamwork skills are necessary, along with strong communication, computer, and organizational capabilities.

Work Shift

Location

Prisma Health Corporate Office

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

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.