Respiratory Therapist (FT Nights) - Seacoast

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

McLeod Health near Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care and support respiratory care procedures across hospital units. The role requires strong clinical judgement and clear communication with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.

This position includes a sign-on bonus and opportunities to participate in RC education and departmental activities. New graduates with the appropriate credentials are welcome and supported with training and

Qualifications

• Zero to less than one year of experience in Respiratory Care with an Associate of Respiratory Care from an accredited CoARC institution.
• Participation in NBRC Continuing Competency Program to maintain credentials if obtained after July 1, 2002.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care and respiratory care procedures in all facility areas.
• Organizes workload to ensure therapy is completed as prescribed.
• Maintains records, charts, and reports in a timely manner and documents appropriately.
• Responds to emergency alerts promptly and communicates findings to care team.
• Uses clinical judgement to provide appropriate patient care, monitoring, and information sharing.
• Evaluates patient care and makes recommendations when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgement

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

RRT eligibility / certification

BLS

ACLS (within 3 months)

PALS (within 6 months)

Job description

Job Description

Position comes with a sign on bonus. Located near Myrtle Beach! 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.

Job Description

Position comes with a sign on bonus. Located near Myrtle Beach! 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

Qualifications/Training

• Zero to less than one year of experience in Respiratory Care with an Associate of Resp. Care from an accredited CoARC institution
• Participation in the National Board for Respiratory Care's (NBRC) Continuing Competency Program to maintain credential if received credential after July 1, 2002

Education

• Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist or new graduate. New graduates have 3 months to obtain RRT after hire and/or graduation date.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner by the SC Board of Medical Examiners
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification must be completed within 3 months of hire or transfer date (Existing employees have 6 months from the date this Job Description is signed to complete training.)
• PALS certification must be completed within 6 months of hire or transfer date (Existing employees have 6 months from the date this Job Description is signed to complete training.)

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.