Registered Respiratory Therapist II (Ashley River Tower)

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

43d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program, minimum of associate degree, recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or a recognized successor organization
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Medical Examiners.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, specifically from the American Heart Association (AHA) as BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (C)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (F)
• Ability to work indoors. (C)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (C)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (C)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (C)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (C)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (C)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C)
• Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. (C)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C)
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and as required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of respiratory therapy modalities for patients with cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
• 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.
• Reports to the Respiratory Therapy Shift Lead (RTSL) and the Respiratory Manager.
• Works weekends/holidays/emergency team as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree