Respiratory Therapist: OIDD-Whitten
About The Position
Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. This position provides specialized and complex treatments to consumers with acute and chronic respiratory problems at a BHDD-OIDD Regional Center. The position for this posting is located at Whitten Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Clinton, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Certification as a Respiratory Therapy Technician with experience in respiratory therapy; or graduation from an American Medical Association-approved program for respiratory therapists with experience in respiratory therapy; or designation as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board for Respiratory Therapy.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and the nature of respiratory diseases and of the various medications used in respiratory therapy.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment.
- Ability to teach respiratory therapy procedures to patients, families, technicians, and auxiliary health care personnel.
- Ability to provide specialized and complex treatment to individuals with acute and chronic respiratory problems.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and accountability.
- Demonstrates good communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to provides required care as indicated in Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) and Department of Public Health (DPH) policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Administers repository therapy treatments to include nebulizers, aerosols and inhalers as prescribed.
- Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting and evaluating consumer's progress, recommending adjustments and modifications to provider.
- Ensures that appropriate respiratory treatments are documented in the consumers Individual Program Plan (IPP).
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshooting and requesting repairs.
- Responsible for the proper function and upkeep of oxygen tanks and supplies in conjunction with the Supply Manager.
- Attends appropriate Continuing Education courses in order to maintain professional associations and technical knowledge.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
- Referral Incentive Reward
- Retention Bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
