Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care, Blount, PRN, Varied
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Alcoa
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job
Summary 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. Essential Functions All team members are
expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's
values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Acts independently to perform respiratory therapy general and
critical care procedures in accordance with the physician's order,
departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols.
Initiates, monitors and manages patients requiring all types of
invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Initiates and
manages all types of airways and associated equipment. Analyzes and
reports results accurately. Documents and charges for all
respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and
family education as appropriate. Communicates with all members of
the healthcare team to include students and nurse shadows. Provides
an accurate and complete report. Makes recommendations as
appropriate. Communicates well with supervisors, coordinators, or
those acting in lieu of the above. 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. Acts as a good steward of
resources, including supplies, time/productivity, etc. Performs
other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor,
manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education -
Associate degree. Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an
accredited school Experience - No experience defined. In Lieu Of In
lieu of associate degree will consider diploma and/or equivalent
experience. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state in which work is
performed. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) BLS NBRC
(credentials must be maintained) Other certifications dependent on
work unit: NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS ACLS required within the first year
for adult care areas NRP and PALS required in the Children's
Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICU
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skills necessary to treat patients
of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and
geriatric patients. Ability to obtain blood gasses from all sites.
Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Blount
Memorial Hospital Facility 8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Department 80017135 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.
Keywords: Prisma Health, Knoxville , Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care, Blount, PRN, Varied, Healthcare , Alcoa, Tennessee
