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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Work Shift:
Nights (United States of America)
Location: Roper Hospital - Charleston, SC
Shift: 6:30pm-6:30am
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Respiratory Therapist II-MRP shall provide professional respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients following established standards and procedures as outlined in departmental policy/procedure manuals and professional licensing agencies. Routine duties will include initiation, monitoring and maintenance of oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway management, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, continuous pulse oximetry and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Will be expected to drive implementation and maintain all departmental protocols. Other duties will include but are not limited to pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient/family education and equipment cleaning and processing. All treatment and diagnostic modalities are tailored to meet the needs of each specific age group. Respiratory Therapist II-MRP does not have a “home department” and will be required to provide services at our four inpatient facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains a minimum level of competency to perform tests and procedures not routinely performed daily.
• Bronchoscopy set up and assist (emergency bedside and percutaneous tracheostomy), Pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Assures accurate departmental patient activity and charge records.
• Acts as a resource and preceptor for new RT staff members and other disciplines as well as participates in community health initiatives, new staff orientation (All disciplines), Community Health Fairs.
• Ensures adequate amount of staffing during the shift utilizing units of service and complexity of care identified.
• Ensures an adequate amount of equipment is available for the shift (i.e., BIPAP, ventilators).
• Notifies lead therapist of any staffing needs/changes and equipment issues.
• Demonstrates acceptable competency levels in bedside therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities as outlined in the departmental Scope of Services and policy/procedure manuals (Includes assessment and documentation).

This include but are not limited to:

• Bronchodilator therapy using small volume nebulizers and metered dose inhalers.
• Arterial blood gas analysis.
• Implementing and maintaining departmental protocols.
• Supplemental oxygen therapy.
• Mechanical ventilation initiation and maintenance and non-Invasive ventilation.
• Adult/Pediatric emergency codes and high-risk delivery and Level II nursery response.
• Baseline pulmonary functions.
• Intra-hospital transport.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Registered (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C.
• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP at time of hire or within 90 days of employment (if applicable for job assignment).
• Primary Source Verification (if applicable): www.nbrc.org, http://www.llr.state.sc.us/ (select Medical Examiners)

Education

• Graduate from a one-year AMA approved respiratory care program.

Work Experience

• RRT credential or 5 years post-graduation experience with CRT credential.
• Mt. Pleasant Hospital: At least 1 year experience with RRT strongly preferred.

Training
N/A
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:
Cardiopulmonary Services - Respiratory Therapy - Roper Hospital
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
recruitment@RSFH.com

Please refer the Job description for details