Registered Respiratory Therapist II

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of respiratory therapy modalities to patients with cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction.

Requirements

• Graduation from a program approved by CoArc (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) or a successor accrediting authority and two years of experience in respiratory care.
• Licensed as a respiratory care practitioner by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations Board of Medical Examiners.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• 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.
• 2 years of experience in respiratory care.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of respiratory therapy modalities to patients with cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree