Respiratory Therapist/FT (Florence, SC)

Medical University of South Carolina•Florence, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician. The transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care. Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing. Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities. Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician. The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes. Performs all other duties required. Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.

Requirements

Graduate of an Approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice in the state of South Carolina
Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred

Responsibilities

Administer pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures.
Transcribe and implement physician's orders pertaining to respiratory care.
Assess, observe, and monitor patient signs, symptoms, behavior, and response to treatments.
Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols.
Implement changes in treatment as ordered by a physician.
Assess and initiate emergency procedures.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines for effective patient care.
Assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens.
Measure lung capacity to determine impaired function.
Administer treatments prescribed by a physician for breathing abnormalities.
Assume primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of technicians.