Senior Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care ICU

Medical University of South Carolina; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina Midlands is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced respiratory care, perform diagnostic tests, administer treatments, and collaborate with physicians to develop patient care plans.

You will work with patients of all ages, monitor ventilators, participate in emergency care, and provide education to patients and staff; the role requires RRT, state licensure, and 36-hour work week with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist; RRT preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required; NRP within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests and administer respiratory therapies.
• Monitor ventilators and adjust settings per protocol.
• Provide patient education and staff training on respiratory care.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control policies.

Skills

ABG analysis

Ventilator management

Clinical assessment

BLS & ACLS

Interpersonal skills

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina Midlands is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced respiratory care, perform diagnostic tests, administer treatments, and collaborate with physicians to develop patient care plans.

You will work with patients of all ages, monitor ventilators, participate in emergency care, and provide education to patients and staff; the role requires RRT, state licensure, and 36-hour work week with rotating shifts.