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Medical University of South Carolina•Lancaster, CA

19h

About The Position

At MUSC Health Lancaster, being a Respiratory Therapist means more than a job – it’s a calling. You’ll make a difference in patients’ lives every single day. Join a compassionate team where your skills and dedication are truly valued. As a Respiratory Therapist , you will provide life-saving cardiopulmonary care for patients of all ages. You’ll work closely with physicians and healthcare teams to treat and manage respiratory conditions, maintain airways, and administer therapeutic interventions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a real impact, we’d love to meet you. Apply now to take the next step in your Respiratory Therapy career with MUSC Health Lancaster! If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC (or pending)
Current South Carolina Respiratory Therapy License
BLS, ACLS, PALS (American Heart Association and Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Responsibilities

Deliver cardiopulmonary therapies for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
Manage airways for patients in respiratory arrest
Administer and monitor mechanical ventilation
Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath samples
Measure lung function and oxygen/carbon dioxide levels
Carry out physician-prescribed treatments
Supervise and assist respiratory therapy technicians
May assist with EEGs, EKGs, stress testing, and sleep studies