Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PMC

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Greer, SC

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Department at Pelham Medical Center is a key part of their commitment to providing excellent healthcare in a modern facility. As part of the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, the department focuses on improving patients' respiratory health and quality of life. Pelham Medical Center has 48 inpatient rooms designed for patient comfort and staff efficiency. The Registered Respiratory Therapist, under the supervision of the Department Director/Manager and Medical Director, provides advanced, age-specific, and culturally appropriate patient care. This involves ensuring adequate ventilation and oxygenation using medical gases and equipment, administering respiratory medications, and performing invasive procedures like arterial blood sampling, intubation/extubation, and tracheostomy care. The role also includes acting as a clinical resource and participating 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
Must opt into the National Board of Respiratory Care's searchable registry for the duration of employment with SRHS

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, ACLS and PALS in adult critical 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
STABLE certification is preferred if applicable

Responsibilities

Performs and documents detailed age specific respiratory assessment including heart rate, breath sounds, respiratory rate, and sputum characteristics, and notifies the physician as appropriate any identified abnormalities.
Checks EMR to verify physician orders for new/current and/or changes in orders on all assigned patients by reviewing 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; performs ventilator bundles on all ventilated patients.
Performs arterial sampling draws and moderate complexity lab testing to include blood gases, Hemoglobin, and basic electrolytes per policy and procedure. Also responsible for verifying panic values by policy.
Responds to all assigned designated medical alerts, establishes, and maintains the airway.
Assists the physician with bronchoscopy procedure as requested.
Documents all assessments and procedures in EMR.
Ensures that appropriate critical path/standard of care/plan of care is identified and collaboratively implemented.
Other Duties as Assigned Available