Respiratory Therapist, FT Nights (RRT)

Role

• Respiratory
• Therapist, (RRT),
• FT
• Nights
• Location:
• Fort
• Mill,
• SC
• Position: Full Time + Benefits

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care given to inpatients and outpatients to patients of all age populations at Piedmont Medical Center requiring respiratory therapy services.

• Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system. performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include I-STAT blood gas analyzers.
• Provides respiratory care to patients.
• Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Required Education: Graduate of Accredited and Approved Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program.
• Associate degree required.
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: Current Respiratory Therapy Licensure through South Carolina Medical Examiner’s office.
• CRTT required (Verified by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• American Heart Association BLS CPR required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.
• American Heart Association PALS and ACLS certifications required within orientation period.
• NRP certification required for NICU trained therapists.

Preferred

• Experience: 2 to 5 years of job-related experience preferred.
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: RRT preferred (Verified by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).