Respiratory Care Practitioner I or Respiratory Care Practitioner II – Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Care Practitioner I Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist shall provide professional respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients following established standards and procedures as outlined in departmental policy/procedure manuals and professional licensing agencies. Routine duties will include initiation, monitoring and maintenance of oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway management, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, continuous pulse oximetry and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Respiratory Therapist will be expected to drive implementation, as well as maintain all departmental protocols. Other duties will include but are not limited to pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient/family education and equipment disinfection. All treatment and diagnostic modalities are tailored to meet the needs of each specific age group.
Respiratory Care Practitioner II Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist II shall provide professional respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients following established standards and procedures as outlined in departmental policy/procedure manuals and professional licensing agencies. Routine duties will include initiation, monitoring and maintenance of oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway management, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, continuous pulse oximetry and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Respiratory Therapist will be expected to drive implementation and maintain all departmental protocols. Other duties will include but are not limited to pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient/family education and equipment cleaning and processing. All treatment and diagnostic modalities are tailored to meet the needs of each specific age group.

Requirements

• Graduate of a one or two year AMA approved respiratory care program (RCP I)
• Graduate of a one-year AMA approved respiratory care program (RCP II)
• School clinical rotations (RCP I)
• RRT credential or 5 years post graduation experience with CRT credential (RCP II)
• Mt. Pleasant Hospital: At least 1 year experience with RRT strongly preferred (RCP II)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (RCP I)
• Registered (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (RCP II)
• Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C.
• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card
• ACLS, PALS and NRP at hire or within 90 days of employment
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be completed within one year of employment (RCP I)
• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology
• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the theory of operation of all respiratory care related equipment
• Maintains competency in the clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in the departmental scope of services
• Effectively communicates verbally and over the telephone with co-workers, physicians, nurses, patient, patient family members and the public
• Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and disinfecting
• Demonstrate ability to effectively use departmental computer for order entry and patient charges

Responsibilities

• initiation, monitoring and maintenance of oxygen therapy
• aerosolized medications
• airway management
• mechanical ventilation
• noninvasive ventilation
• continuous pulse oximetry
• cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• pulmonary function testing
• bronchoscopic procedures
• pulmonary rehabilitation
• patient/family education
• equipment disinfection

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree