The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides professional respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients, including oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation. They are responsible for implementing and maintaining departmental protocols and conducting various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved respiratory care program and hold a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required within 90 days of employment, and a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be obtained within one year.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Work Shift: Nights (United States of America) Shift: Part time 6:30pm-7:00am Respiratory Care Practitioner I Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist 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.
The Respiratory Therapist will be expected to drive implementation, as well as maintain all departmental protocols.
Other duties will include but are not limited to pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient/family education and equipment disinfection.
All treatment and diagnostic modalities are tailored to meet the needs of each specific age group.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of a one or two year AMA approved respiratory care program.
Experience
School clinical rotations.
Licensure/Certification: 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, NRP (within 90 days of employment). Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology. Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the theory of operation of all respiratory care related equipment. Maintains competency in the clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in the departmental scope of services. Effectively communicates verbally and over the telephone with co-workers, physicians, nurses, patient, patient family members and the public. Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and disinfecting.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Competitive Pay
Parental Leave
Professional Development
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Assistance
Prescription Coverage
Discounts
Mental Health Resources
Incentives
Continuing Education Support
FMLA Leave
HAS/FSA Options
403(b) with Employer Contributions
Other
Demonstrate ability to effectively use departmental computer for order entry and patient charges.
Contacts
The respiratory therapist is in daily contact with patients, family members, fellow therapists, physicians, nurses, support staff, other allied health workers and outside vendors.
Work
Demands/Environment: Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.
Respiratory
Care
Practitioner
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Summary: The Respiratory Therapist II 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. The Respiratory Therapist will be expected to drive implementation and maintain all departmental protocols. Other duties will include but are not limited to pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of a one-year AMA approved respiratory care program.
Experience
RRT credential or 5 years post graduation experience with CRT credential. Mt.
Pleasant
Hospital: At least 1 year experience with RRT strongly preferred.
Licensure/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 hire or within 90 days of employment, if applicable for job assignment.
Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology. Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the theory of operation of all respiratory care related equipment. Maintains competency in the clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in the departmental scope of services. Effectively communicates verbally and over the telephone with co-workers, physicians, nurses, patient, patient family members and the public. Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and processing.
Other
Demonstrate ability to effectively use departmental computer for order entry and patient charges.
Contacts
The respiratory therapist is in daily contact with patients, family members, fellow therapists, physicians, nurses, support staff, other allied health workers and outside vendors.
Work
Demands/Environment: Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department
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