REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST I (Adult, Ashley River Tower)

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

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assist in diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary disorders. You will collect sputum, blood, and breath samples and measure lung capacity to guide care.

You will administer physician-prescribed therapies, supervise respiratory therapy technicians, and participate in weekend/holiday/emergency coverage. This on-site role requires applicable credentials and state licensure, with 36 hours weekly on the night shift.

Qualifications

• AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved school is required.
• Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of SC.
• 0-2 years of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; NBRC licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary disorders.
• Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine gas levels.
• Measure lung capacity to assess impairment.
• Administer treatments prescribed by physicians and supervise respiratory therapy technicians.
• Weekends/holidays/emergency on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Education

AAS in Respiratory Care

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

CC000710 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory Adult (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

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

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 yearsCurrent 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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