Registered Respiratory Therapist II

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a qualified physician, performs diagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluation and respiratory therapy treatments to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Initiates, conducts, and modifies prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures such as : administering medical gases, humidification and aerosols, aerosolized medications, postural drainage, bronchopulmonary hygiene, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; providing support services to mechanically ventilated patients; maintaining artificial and natural airways; performing pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic monitoring and other physiologic monitoring; collecting specimens of blood and other materials. Documents necessary information in the patient’s medical record and on other forms, and communicates that information to members of the health care team. Educates the patient, family and public in deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system Assembles, calibrates, disinfects and troubleshoots respiratory equipment. Completes all competency requirements. Adheres to the organization’s mission and vision as emphasized via RMC Standards of Behavior. Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills to work productively with patients, families, staff, and co-workers. Directs the work of staff in the absence of the supervisor, if qualified. Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned. 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent
5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional

Responsibilities

administering medical gases, humidification and aerosols
aerosolized medications
postural drainage
bronchopulmonary hygiene
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
providing support services to mechanically ventilated patients
maintaining artificial and natural airways
performing pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic monitoring and other physiologic monitoring
collecting specimens of blood and other materials
Documents necessary information in the patient’s medical record and on other forms, and communicates that information to members of the health care team.
Educates the patient, family and public in deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system
Assembles, calibrates, disinfects and troubleshoots respiratory equipment.
Completes all competency requirements.
Adheres to the organization’s mission and vision as emphasized via RMC Standards of Behavior.
Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills to work productively with patients, families, staff, and co-workers.
Directs the work of staff in the absence of the supervisor, if qualified.
Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned.