Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Description Summary

Being a Respiratory Therapist, you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours. Come join our team of caring hearts and healing hands.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001543 LAN - Respiratory Therapy (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Benefits:

• South Carolina State Health Insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement
• Competitive pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities

The RCP will be responsible for administering Cardiopulmonary therapeutic modalities to patients of all ages; maintain airways of patients with respiratory arrest, administer adequate ventilation via ambu or mechanical ventilation in the patients who cannot effectively ventilate for themselves. 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.

May be cross-trained to other duties within the CPS department but outside the normal curriculum of respiratory care. (Ex. EEG, EKG, Stress testing, Sleep Studies

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduate of an accredited college of Respiratory Therapy.

Licenses/Certification: Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or awaiting NBRC exam and possess a current South Carolina License. Must have and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) with the American Heart Association and Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

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

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