Respiratory Therapist Assistant

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Healths values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Performs respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with the physicians order departmental policy and the Respiratory Care Guidelines (RT Consult). May not take verbal orders or modify orders.

• Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and provides patient and family education as appropriate.

• Communicates well with supervisors therapists and technicians. Provides a complete and accurate report

• May perform blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results accurately

• Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives. Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfection and sterilization of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor manager director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Currently enrolled in an approved school for respiratory care; OR new/recent graduates of a school of respiratory care who are awaiting credentialing.

• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications Registrations Licenses

• BLS

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• NA