Respiratory Care Practitioner l or Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Bon Secours St. Francis H[...]

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, where you will deliver essential respiratory care to patients in a supportive environment. This full-time role involves a variety of responsibilities, including oxygen therapy, airway management, and patient education, ensuring high-quality care tailored to individual needs. With a competitive sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to improving patient outcomes. If you are passionate about respiratory care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Prescription coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA-approved respiratory care program required.
• RRT credential or 5 years CRT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Implement departmental protocols and perform pulmonary function testing.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary physiology

Respiratory equipment

Effective communication

Infection control

Computer systems for order entry

Education

Graduate of a one-year AMA-approved respiratory care program

RRT or CRT credential

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner I or Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Join Roper St. Francis Healthcare as a Respiratory Care Practitioner I or II at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC. This full-time evening/night shift position offers a $7,000 sign-on bonus.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides professional respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway management, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, continuous pulse oximetry, and CPR. Responsibilities include implementing departmental protocols, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient education, and equipment maintenance, tailored to patient age groups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a one-year AMA-approved respiratory care program
• RRT credential or 5 years post-graduation CRT experience
• At least 1 year RRT experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications: RRT or CRT from NBRC, SC medical license, current BLS, ACLS/PALS/NRP as applicable.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong understanding of cardiopulmonary physiology, respiratory equipment, infection control, and effective communication skills. Ability to use departmental computer systems for order entry and billing.

Work Environment

Involves standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, exposure to blood and body fluids, and working under stressful conditions, including possible weekend and holiday shifts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans, prescription coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, educational assistance, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is committed to diversity and nondiscrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.