PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist II — Acute Care

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide a range of respiratory therapies including mechanical ventilation, oxygen, and specialty gases. You will perform thorough patient assessments and respond effectively in emergencies.

Qualifications include an NBRC-registered RRT, SC license, and current BLS; ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required. 1 year of acute care experience preferred. This is a PRN role with 16 hours weekly in the CHS Pulmonary Function Testing Lab.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from a CoARC-accredited program required.
• 1 year of acute respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Licensed as RRT by NBRC and SC Respiratory Care License.
• Current AHA BLS certification; ACLS, PALS, NRP required; AARC membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary disorders.
• Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens for gas levels.
• Measure lung capacity to assess function.
• Administer physician-prescribed treatments for breathing abnormalities.
• Oversee respiratory care treatments and supervise therapists and technicians.

Skills

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

RRT (NBRC)

SC Respiratory Care License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

AARC membership (preferred)

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide a range of respiratory therapies including mechanical ventilation, oxygen, and specialty gases. You will perform thorough patient assessments and respond effectively in emergencies.

Qualifications include an NBRC-registered RRT, SC license, and current BLS; ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required. 1 year of acute care experience preferred. This is a PRN role with 16 hours weekly in the CHS Pulmonary Function Testing Lab.