Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Georgetown Hospital System • Murrells Inlet, SC

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About The Position

The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) performs diagnostic respiratory therapy according to physicians’ orders and Tidelands Health clinical guidelines and protocols. The role works under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Medical Director and Department Manager and may serve as a charge therapist when competent and needed. The CRT assists with daily operations, educates patients and staff, and may institute oxygen therapy when considered necessary without prior physician notification. Other duties may be assigned, with exemplary customer service expected.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a respiratory education program supported by CoARC or JRCRTE, or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
• Prior experience as a CRT is preferred.
• Prior experience as an inpatient CRT is preferred.
• Understanding of respiratory care therapy modalities and the ability to apply and teach them to patients and implement procedures according to protocols.
• Exemplary core customer skills.
• Currently licensed and in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with the South Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Currently certified and in good standing as a Certified Respiratory Therapist with the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a CRT.
• Prior experience as an inpatient CRT.
• EPIC experience.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Interview and examine patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Consult with physicians about patients’ conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic tests and treat patients using a variety of methods.
• Monitor and record patients’ progress.
• Teach patients how to take medications and use equipment.
• Assist with daily department operations and educate patients, staff, nursing, and physicians.
• Institute oxygen therapy when deemed necessary without prior notification of the physician.
• Work as a charge therapist on an as-needed basis when competent to do so.
• Complete other duties as assigned while exhibiting exemplary core customer skills.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree