Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Nights - $20,000 SIGN ON Bonus

Job Description Summary

*** ATTENTION RRTs *** Come join our MUSC Chester TEAM. We are currently offering $20,000 Sign-on bonus, Competitive pay, South Carolina State Retirement and Health Insurance, and many more great benefits.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000181 CHE - Respiratory Therapy (CMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

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. 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)

Experience: Desirable characteristics include at least two years experience in a hospital or medically related environment. Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given. Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.
Other: Will work any shift to cover shortages as required by director. May be required to be on call. Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Additional Job Description

Education: Must be a graduate of accredited college for Respiratory Therapy.

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

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

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