Respiratory Therapist-Nonregistered- Downtown

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist at MUSC Midlands provides advanced respiratory care to patients of all ages with a variety of respiratory conditions. The role includes patient assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment administration, and collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans. The therapist supports emergency and critical care, educates patients, families, and healthcare staff, and helps ensure high-quality, evidence-based care. The position is an hourly employee role with regular status and a scheduled 36-hour work week. The work environment includes exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials, with safety protocols in place. Rotating shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
0–1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a clinical setting.
Certification as a Respiratory Therapist.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Ability to obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) during Respiratory Therapy department orientation.
Ability to obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 90 days.
Strong clinical skills and knowledge of respiratory care procedures and equipment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking; work indoors; bend at the waist; perform fine and gross motor tasks; and reach in all directions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, lift or lower objects weighing 50 pounds, lift 25 pounds from waist height to overhead, and exert up to 50 pounds of force.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to maintain required corrected vision, color discrimination, depth perception, peripheral vision, and hearing acuity.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Ability to work in a latex-safe environment.
For selected positions, ability to maintain tactile and olfactory sensory function and to be physically qualified for respirator use.

Nice To Haves

Experience in critical care or emergency care settings.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' respiratory conditions through physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and physician directives.
Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation.
Monitor and adjust ventilator settings and other respiratory support devices as needed.
Perform pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis, and use diagnostic equipment to identify and monitor respiratory disorders.
Provide respiratory support in emergencies, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced airway management.
Participate in the care of critically ill patients in the ICU and assist with transporting critically ill patients while maintaining stability.
Educate patients and families on respiratory care techniques, equipment use, and disease management.
Train and support nursing staff and other healthcare professionals in respiratory care practices and procedures.
Stay current with advancements in respiratory care through continuing education and professional development.
Follow organizational policies and applicable state and federal regulations related to respiratory care.
Follow infection control protocols and maintain a safe, hygienic environment for patients and staff.
Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment.