Respiratory Therapist: Entry-Level with Sign-On Bonus

McLeod Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Job summary

McLeod Health in Myrtle Beach, SC, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct patient care and respiratory support across the facility. The role emphasizes professional image, service excellence, and adherence to policy while coordinating therapy as prescribed.

You will document records, participate in RC education and meetings, respond to emergencies, and communicate findings to the care team as part of a collaborative patient-care approach.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited CoARC program.
• Zero to less than 1 year of experience in Respiratory Care.
• Participation in the NBRC Continuing Competency Program to maintain credential if received credential after July 1, 2002.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or new graduate. New graduates have 3 months to obtain RRT after hire and/or graduation date.
• ACLS certification must be completed within 3 months of hire or transfer date; existing employees have 6 months to complete training.
• PALS certification must be completed within 6 months of hire or transfer date; existing employees have 6 months to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Performs direct patient care and the provision of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas within the facility.
• Performs all procedures according to policy & procedure. Organizes workload to ensure therapy is completed as prescribed.
• Participates in all aspects of RC educational activities & departmental meetings.
• Documents & maintains records, charts, and reports in a timely manner & documents appropriately.
• Responds to all emergency alerts in a timely manner & documents appropriately.
• Exercises sound clinical judgement & assessment skills to provide appropriate provision of patient care & monitoring & communication of information to other caregivers.
• Evaluates patient care & makes recommendations when needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

McLeod Health in Myrtle Beach, SC, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct patient care and respiratory support across the facility. The role emphasizes professional image, service excellence, and adherence to policy while coordinating therapy as prescribed.

You will document records, participate in RC education and meetings, respond to emergencies, and communicate findings to the care team as part of a collaborative patient-care approach.