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Respiratory Therapist, GMH, FT, Varies

Prisma Health
$7500 sign-on bonus until October 1, 2021 for external candidates only.
United States, South Carolina, Greenville
300 East McBee Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 31, 2025
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary This position performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physician's order and departmental policy. Works independently in all acute and critical care settings. Consults with physicians and other personnel and makes recommendations on treatment as appropriate. Must possess skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as appropriate for the role. Sign on Bonus Accountabilities Acts independently to perform respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance to physician orders, policies, procedures and protocols. - 15% Able to obtain blood gases from all sites, analyze and report results appropriately, and provide QC maintenance of blood gas devices when necessary. - 10% Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and the associated equipment, including invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. - 15% Accurately and completely documents and charges for all procedures and tasks. Provides patient and family education, documents in the care plan as appropriate. - 10% Effectively communicates with all members of the health care team, provides complete and accurate shift report. Makes appropriate recommendations for care. - 10% 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. - 10% Must participate in at least one of the following:- 5% a. serve as ambassador for system wide initiatives (ie united way, employee survey, etc) b. serve as a team captain (ie employee survey, heart walk, march of dimes, etc) c. help coordinate and particpate in Respiratory Care Week activities Must participate in at least one of the following: - 15% a. cross training for other departments and/or age populations b. assist in training opportunities for student, new employees, RNs, others Acts as a good steward of resources, including supplies, time/productivity - 5% Bonus Eligible This position is eligible for a $7500 sign-on bonus until October 1, 2021 for external candidates only. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate's Degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program Experience - 2 years experience working as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in south Carolina. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) BLS required. NBRC credentials must be maintained. Other certifications dependent on work unit : NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS Other Required Skills and Experience Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Greenville Memorial Med Campus Facility 1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital Department 10087135 Respiratory Care Services 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.