RRT Tier 2 (PRN)

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System • Spartanburg, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) under the guidance of the Department Director/Manager and Medical Director utilizes advanced knowledge and skills to provide direct, age-specific, and culturally appropriate patient care. This involves ensuring adequate ventilation and oxygenation through the use of medical gases and breathing equipment. The RRT administers respiratory medications and performs invasive procedures such as arterial blood sampling, endotracheal intubation/extubation, and tracheostomy care. They also serve as a clinical resource and participate in patient and staff education.

Requirements

• Associate Degree graduate of specialized training in an approved Respiratory Therapy 2-year program or meets minimum requirements to qualify to take and pass the NBRC RRT examinations.
• Successful completion of new hire orientation within probationary period.
• Must successfully complete annual Respiratory Care Hospital required competency assessment within the probationary period.
• Must be Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care with RRT credential.
• Must have current South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License.
• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a minimum.
• Adult critical care requires ACLS and PALS if applicable.
• NICU/Pediatrics area requires NRP and PALS certifications; STABLE certification is preferred if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy or a Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy.
• 1-2 years of experience in the specialty area (Ex. Adult critical care, Neonatal/Pediatrics area).
• Specialized training and 1-year experience in Pulmonary Functions and cardiac testing if applicable.
• Current certification in BLS and ACLS; PALS for EC assigned staff in adult care.
• Current certification in BLS, PALS and NRP for Neonatal/Pediatric specialty areas.
• All areas require SC Respiratory Care Practitioner License; NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents detailed age-specific respiratory assessments, including heart rate, breath sounds, respiratory rate, and sputum characteristics, notifying the physician of any abnormalities.
• Checks EMR to verify physician orders for new/current and/or changes in orders on all assigned patients by reviewing the medication list throughout the shift.
• Recommends therapy modifications to ensure appropriateness of care using medical director-approved oxygen and aerosol protocols.
• Initiates mechanical invasive and non-invasive ventilation per physician order and performs ventilator bundles on all ventilated patients.
• Performs arterial sampling draws and moderate complexity lab testing, including blood gases, Hemoglobin, and basic electrolytes per policy and procedure. Verifies panic values per policy.
• Responds to all assigned code 3's/code traumas and establishes and maintains the airway.
• Assists the physician with bronchoscopy procedures as requested.
• Ensures that the appropriate critical path/standard of care/plan of care is identified and collaboratively implemented.
• Other Duties as Assigned

What This Job Offers

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