Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 19, 2026.
How long it has been open
Posted Sep 28, 2026, 26 days ago, and seen on Prisma Health's careers page today.
At 26 days old, it is under the 30-day median.
Prisma Health's postings we have seen close took a median of 3 days.
Prisma Health at a glance
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The application
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Place and cost of living
On site in Columbia, SC area; prices in SC run 6 percent below the US average.
The healthcare market in Columbia, SC area
73 healthcare postings in Columbia, SC area are open right now, from 12 employers.
Half of them have been open 30 days or less.
From Prisma Health's posting
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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 purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Performs 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 various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Initiates and manages various types of airways and associated equipment.
- Obtains blood gasses from sites. Analyzes and reports results.
- Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and tasks. Provides patient and family education, as appropriate.
- Communicates with 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 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 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 education and experience noted above, a diploma and/or equivalent experience may be considered.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state in which work is performed.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- BLS
- NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS etc. must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Baptist
Facility
Prisma Health LTACH - Baptist
Department
Respiratory Care Services
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