Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 26-02209

NavitasPartners • Greenville, SC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care in a fast-paced acute care environment. The ideal candidate will have strong adult critical care experience , the ability to manage complex respiratory therapies, and experience working with trauma-level patients.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience .
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the state of South Carolina.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of Epic charting experience .
• Trauma Level I experience required .
• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in: Airway & Respiratory Care Extubation Nasal airway placement Oral airway placement Oral and tracheal suctioning Tracheostomy care Pulmonary hygiene Sputum specimen collection Respiratory Therapies & Equipment High-flow nasal cannula Trach collar oxygen therapy CPAP and BiPAP management Mechanical ventilation troubleshooting High-pressure alarm management Ventilator weaning Medication Administration Experience administering respiratory medications including: Albuterol Atrovent Combivent Flovent Inhaled steroids Lidocaine Perforomist Pulmicort Racemic epinephrine Spiriva Terbutaline sulfate Tobramycin Xopenex Medication Delivery Systems Aerosol mask setup Aerosol trach setup Metered-dose inhalers Handheld nebulizers T-piece nebulizers Trach collar nebulizers

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy care to adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform respiratory assessments and monitor patient respiratory status.
• Administer respiratory medications and therapies as ordered.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and BiPAP therapies .
• Assist with extubation and airway management procedures .
• Maintain accurate documentation using the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Float to other units within competency as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed