Job Description Summary

Seeking PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist for our Florence, SC location!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC003472 BLR - Respiratory Therapy (BRMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician. The transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care. Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing. Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities. Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician. The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures.  Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes. Performs all other duties required.  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.

Education:

• Graduate of an Approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree
• Registered Respiratory Therapist

Experience:

• Previous experience preferred, however new grads welcome.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice in the state of South Carolina
• Current BLS certification.

Additional Job Description

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center supports a patient-and family-centered approach to care. Family members are not considered visitors to a loved one who is hospitalized. They are key participants in support, decision-making, and care. We do not have visiting hour restrictions and two people are always welcome at the bedside 24 hours a day.  Residents benefit from access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including:

• 63,500 square feet
• 25 inpatient beds
• Five observation beds
• Two operating rooms
• 16 emergency treatment areas
• CT scanner
• MRI
• Nuclear medicine
• Mammography
• General radiology department
• Laboratory, respiratory, pharmacy and other ancillary services

About Black River (Cades, SC): “Originally named Camp Ridge, it changed to Cades when the post office was established in 1887. The community was named after C. W. Cades, an early postmaster, or possibly after early postmaster Vernal Glenn Arnette's (1885-1974) grandfather, Cade Arnette (1823-1864).” (from kids.kiddle.com).  For more information, please visit: Chamber of Commerce Cades, SC - ChamberofCommerce.com
 

Benefits
MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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