Registered Respiratory Therapist II

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist II reports to the RTSL and Adult Respiratory Manager. The RT II provides a variety of respiratory therapy modalities to adolescent and adult patients with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, including but not limited to mechanical ventilation, respiratory treatments, and oxygen and specialty gases. The RT II possesses extensive patient assessment skills and performs at a high level in emergency situations.

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

• 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) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (F) - Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift.
• Ability to work indoors. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (F) - Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to fully use both legs. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to reach in all directions. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Possess good finger dexterity. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C) - Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift.
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and as required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to climb stairs. (I) - Infrequent– 0-2 hours per shift.
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I) - Infrequent– 0-2 hours per shift.
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (F) - Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (F) - Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I) - Infrequent– 0-2 hours per shift.
• Ability to bend at the waist. (F) - Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift.
• Ability to twist at the waist. (F) - Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (F) - Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (I) - Infrequent– 0-2 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to thirty-six inches unassisted. (I) - Infrequent– 0-2 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift from thirty-six” to overhead 25 lbs. (I) - Infrequent– 0-2 hours per shift.
• Ability to exert up to 50lbs. of force. (F) - Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift.
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (F) - Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift.
• Ability to work overtime as required. (F) - Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required. (F) - Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Provides a variety of respiratory therapy modalities to adolescent and adult patients with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, including but not limited to mechanical ventilation, respiratory treatments, and oxygen and specialty gases.
• Possesses extensive patient assessment skills and performs at a high level in emergency situations.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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