Registered Respiratory Therapist 1

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assist in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with pulmonary disorders. You will collect specimens, measure lung capacity, and administer treatments as prescribed, with oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.

AAS in Respiratory Care is required; licensure as RRT or CRT; BLS certification; 0-2 years experience; strong ability to work rotating shifts and comply with safety standards.

Qualifications

• AAS in Respiratory Care from CoARC approved school.
• Licensure: RRT or CRT by NBRC; SC Board license required.
• 0-2 years of work experience; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary disorders.
• Oversees respiratory therapy technicians and provides patient care.
• Performs respiratory therapies as prescribed; works weekends/holidays as needed.

Skills

Respiratory care

BLS certification

Patient assessment

Team coordination

Education

AAS in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory therapy equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

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. Weekends/ holidays/emergency team as required

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000708 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory Pediatric (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Education: AAS in Respiratory Care from an CoARC approved School of Respiratory Therapy. Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C. CTM hired after August 30,2025 must be Registered with-in 18 months of being hired. Work Experience: 0-2 years Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to

perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking.

(Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to

work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas.

(Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions

from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at

the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform

\"pinching\" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.

(Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to

perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead.

(Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.

(Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for

balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift

and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to

36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36\" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to

exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot

assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be

required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a

wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to

see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or

discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between

objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability

to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions

with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful

situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as

required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuou s) Ability to maintain

tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory

sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for

respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *

125%

Additional Job Description

Education: AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.

Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C. 10-12 years of professional experience in lieu of Registration

Work Experience: 0-2 years
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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