Respiratory Therapist II-MRP - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist II-MRP 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. Will be expected to drive implementation and maintain all departmental protocols. Other duties will include but are not limited to pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy 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. Respiratory Therapist II-MRP does not have a 'home department' and will be required to provide services at our four inpatient facilities.

Requirements

• Registered (RRT) or 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 time of hire or within 90 days of employment (if applicable for job assignment).
• Graduate from a one-year AMA approved respiratory care program.
• RRT credential or 5 years post-graduation experience with CRT credential.
• At least 1 year experience with RRT strongly preferred for Mt. Pleasant Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a minimum level of competency to perform tests and procedures not routinely performed daily.
• Bronchoscopy set up and assist (emergency bedside and percutaneous tracheostomy), Pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Assures accurate departmental patient activity and charge records.
• Acts as a resource and preceptor for new RT staff members and other disciplines as well as participates in community health initiatives, new staff orientation (All disciplines), Community Health Fairs.
• Ensures adequate amount of staffing during the shift utilizing units of service and complexity of care identified.
• Ensures an adequate amount of equipment is available for the shift (i.e., BIPAP, ventilators).
• Notifies lead therapist of any staffing needs/changes and equipment issues.
• Demonstrates acceptable competency levels in bedside therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities as outlined in the departmental Scope of Services and policy/procedure manuals.
• Includes assessment and documentation.
• This include but are not limited to: Bronchodilator therapy using small volume nebulizers and metered dose inhalers.
• Arterial blood gas analysis.
• Implementing and maintaining departmental protocols.
• Supplemental oxygen therapy.
• Mechanical ventilation initiation and maintenance and non-Invasive ventilation.
• Adult/Pediatric emergency codes and high-risk delivery and Level II nursery response.
• Baseline pulmonary functions.
• Intra-hospital transport.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees