Adult Respiratory Therapist

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Job Summary

This position is essential for treating patients as per physician orders and departmental policies. You will work independently in various acute and critical care settings, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare personnel to make appropriate treatment recommendations. We are looking for a skilled Respiratory Therapist capable of treating patients across all age groups, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Are you an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist eager to focus on Adult Respiratory Care?

Apply now to explore opportunities within the Adult Respiratory Service line at Prisma Health. We have roles available in several 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 also offer enticing sign-on bonuses for eligible full-time positions : $7,500 for Direct Care Respiratory Therapists with one year of experience ($5,000 for those with less than one year of experience and licensed in South Carolina). Additionally, we provide $1,800 in tax-free student loan repayment annually. Moving to the area? Inquire about our relocation assistance program.

After you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you to discuss the exciting opportunities that Prisma Health offers.

Key Responsibilities

Management Responsibility

This is a non-management role, reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a Respiratory Therapy program recognized by the American Medical Association or equivalent. Must either be licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina, or a senior graduating in the next three months.

Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses

Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina or eligible for licensure, with BLS certification required. Maintain NBRC credentials. Employees hired prior to June 2016 may hold Certified Respiratory Therapist designation.

Employees hired after June 2016 must pass the Therapist Multiple Choice Exam at the Registered Therapist cut score and complete the Clinical Simulation Exam within 6 months of graduation. Failure to pass the clinical simulation exam within the first 6 months will result in termination from Prisma Health.

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

Other Required Skills and Experience

Teamwork is essential; strong communication, computer, and organizational skills are required.

Work Shift

Location

Prisma Health Corporate Office

7001 Corporate

Department

Talent Acquisition

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple : to transform healthcare for the benefit of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.