Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
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
- School clinical rotations
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- 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
- 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
- Drive implementation, as well as maintain all departmental protocols
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
