Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights

TieTalent; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. You will provide essential respiratory care, administer therapies, and play a vital role in patient recovery. The position requires a strong educational background in respiratory therapy and appropriate licensing, with competitive salary and shift differentials available.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Shift Differentials

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC or awaiting certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
• Current South Carolina License must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Administer Cardiopulmonary therapeutic modalities to patients.
• Maintain airways and ensure adequate ventilation.
• Assist in diagnosis and management of pulmonary disorders.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Modalities

Respiratory Therapy

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited college of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights

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Job Description Summary

Being a Respiratory Therapist, you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours. Come join our team of caring hearts and healing hands.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001543 LAN - Respiratory Therapy (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Benefits

Job Description

South Carolina State Health Insurance

South Carolina State Retirement

Competitive pay

Paid Parental Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Shift Differentials (M-Th: 3p-11p = $4.50 per hour, 11 p-7a = $4.75 per hour, F-Sun: 11p - 7 a = $7.00 per hour, Sat - Sun: 7a - 3p = $5.00 per hour, 3p - 11p = $6.50 per hour)

The RCP will be responsible for administering Cardiopulmonary therapeutic modalities to patients of all ages; maintain airways of patients with respiratory arrest, administer adequate ventilation via ambu or mechanical ventilation in the patients who cannot effectively ventilate for themselves. 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.

May be cross-trained to other duties within the CPS department but outside the normal curriculum of respiratory care. (Ex. EEG, EKG, Stress testing, Sleep Studies

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduate of an accredited college of Respiratory Therapy.

Licenses/Certification: Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or awaiting NBRC exam and possess a current South Carolina License. Must have and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) with the American Heart Association and Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

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

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

• Lancaster, California
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

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