Respiratory Therapist (PRN Nights) - Cheraw

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

Job summary

A local health organization in Cheraw, South Carolina, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care and perform Respiratory Care procedures. The ideal candidate will maintain excellent customer relations, document patient records, and respond to emergency situations. Qualifications include a degree from an accredited institution and relevant certifications. Join a dedicated team in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Zero to less than 1 year of experience in Respiratory Care with an Associate of Resp. Care from an accredited CoARC institution.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or new graduate, RRT required within 3 months.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification must be completed within 3 months of hire.
• PALS certification must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations.
• Performs direct patient care and Respiratory Care procedures.
• Participates in RC educational activities & departmental meetings.
• Documents & maintains records, charts, and reports.
• Responds to emergency alerts in a timely manner.
• Evaluates patient care and makes recommendations.

Job description

Job Description

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 1 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/Certifications/Licenses

• 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
• PALS certification must be completed within 6 months of hire or transfer date

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer.