PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist (Black River Medical Center)
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist administers pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures prescribed by a physician. The role includes transcribing and implementing physician orders; assessing and monitoring patients’ signs, symptoms, behavior, and responses to treatment and diagnostic testing; recommending and implementing appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols; and initiating emergency procedures when needed. The therapist collaborates with other disciplines to deliver effective patient care and achieve desired outcomes, and assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians. The therapist assists with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary disorders; collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens; measures lung capacity; and administers prescribed treatments for breathing-related abnormalities. Respiratory Therapists are members of the multidisciplinary critical care team, practice with a high level of autonomy, and collaborate closely with physicians and nursing staff. Advanced procedures and therapies include intubations, arterial line placement, transesophageal pressure monitoring, bedside bronchoscopy, and Veletri administration. Onsite training and mentorship are provided to develop advanced critical care skills. This PRN position is at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center. The center supports patient- and family-centered care, with family members treated as participants in care and two people welcome at the bedside at all times. The facility offers diagnostic and interventional services and equipment including CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, mammography, general radiology, laboratory, respiratory, and pharmacy services.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program with a diploma or Associate of Applied Science degree.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist.
- Licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice in South Carolina.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
- NRP.
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute care or critical care experience is preferred; motivated new graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Administer pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to prescribed respiratory care procedures.
- Transcribe and implement written or verbal physician orders related to respiratory care.
- Assess, observe, and monitor patient signs, symptoms, behavior, and physical responses to respiratory treatments and diagnostic testing.
- Recommend and implement respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities.
- Implement treatment changes pursuant to physician orders.
- Assess patients and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to support effective, efficient patient care and desired outcomes.
- Assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
- Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine gas levels.
- Measure patients’ lung capacity to assess impaired function.
- Administer physician-prescribed treatment for breathing-related abnormalities.
- Assume primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.
- Participate in advanced critical care procedures and therapies, including intubations, arterial line placement, transesophageal pressure monitoring, bedside bronchoscopy, and Veletri administration.
- Perform other required duties.
Benefits
- Onsite training and mentorship to develop advanced critical care skills.
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Education Level
Associate degree
