Respiratory Therapist I

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assist in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. You will collect sputum, blood, and breath samples to assess gas exchange and lung function, and administer prescribed respiratory therapies under physician oversight.

Responsibilities include supervising respiratory therapy technicians and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by NBRC; licensed by the SC Board.
• 0-2 years of professional experience; current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required

Responsibilities

• Assists in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, CO2, and other gases.
• Measures lung capacity to assess impairment; administers physician-prescribed treatments; oversees respiratory therapy technicians.

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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000708 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory Pediatric (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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.

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 years
Current 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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