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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of a one or two year AMA approved respiratory care program (for RCP I).
• Graduate of a one-year AMA approved respiratory care program (for RCP II).
• School clinical rotations (for RCP I).
• RRT credential or 5 years post graduation experience with CRT credential (for RCP II).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (for RCP I).
• Registered (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (for RCP II).
• Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• ACLS, NRP (within 90 days of employment) (for RCP I).
• ACLS, PALS and NRP at hire or within 90 days of employment, if applicable for job assignment (for RCP II).
• 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/processing.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively use departmental computer for order entry and patient charges.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping.
• Frequent lifting/moving patients.
• Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity.
• Constant reaching with hands/arms.
• Frequent talking or hearing.
• Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
• Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.
• Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Moderate noise level in work area.
• Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.
• May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials preferred (for RCP I).
• At least 1 year experience with RRT strongly preferred (for RCP II at Mt. Pleasant Hospital).

Responsibilities

• Initiation, monitoring and maintenance of oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway management, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, continuous pulse oximetry and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Drive implementation, as well as maintain all departmental protocols.
• Pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient/family education and equipment disinfection/cleaning and processing.
• Tailor all treatment and diagnostic modalities to meet the needs of each specific age group.

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