Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist FT (Florence, SC)

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement benefits

Job summary

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a dedicated respiratory care team. You will administer therapies, monitor patients, and collaborate with physicians to implement treatment plans for pulmonary conditions.

Applicants should have an approved respiratory therapy program diploma or AAS, be licensed to practice in South Carolina, and hold current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. New grads welcome; shift options include nights and days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree.
• Licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice in the state of South Carolina (SC).
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications (NRP).

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies and diagnostic tests as prescribed.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders for respiratory care.
• Assess, monitor, and respond to patient signs and oxygenation levels.
• Collaborate with other care teams to ensure effective patient outcomes.
• Provide emergency response when required.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/AAS in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Description Summary

Be a part of a Respiratory team that is changing what is possible! State retirement and benefits!!!

Position Details

Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC001291
FLO - Respiratory Therapy / PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) - IP (FMC)
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours 36
Work Shift

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician.
• Transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care.
• Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities.
• Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician.
• The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures.
• Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Performs all other duties required.
• Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
• Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function.
• Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing.
• Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.

Shifts Available

Nights/12 hours
Days/12 hours

Education

Graduate of an Approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree Registered Respiratory Therapist

Experience

Previous experience preferred; however new grads welcome.

Licenses / Certificates

Licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice in the state of South Carolina Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification. NRP.

Company Description

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is a leading regional acute care facility comprised of 396 patient beds and more than 1,500 employees and nearly 300 physicians representing all major specialties. We are dedicated to serving the health care needs of people living in northeastern South Carolina. MUSC Health Florence Medical Center combines advanced technology, medical innovation and proven treatment methods to benefit of our patients. Our extensive range of services includes heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, minimally invasive orthopedic and general surgery, diagnostics, women’s health and rehabilitation services. When unexpected medical situations arise, our Emergency Department (ED/ER) is ready to respond. The hospital’s Chest Pain Center is the first in the region to have been accredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). MUSC Health Florence Medical Center’s advanced Primary Stroke Center, recognized by The Joint Commission, shows the hospital’s commitment to the highest standards in the country for stroke care.

Benefits

MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

E-Verify

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Research and Academic Opportunities

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.