Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: MUSC
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryBeing a Respiratory Therapist, you know
that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours.
Come join our team of caring hearts and healing hands.EntityMedical
University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker
Sub-Type---RegularCost CenterCC001543 LAN - Respiratory Therapy
(LMC)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-26Scheduled Weekly
Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionWe currently offer competitive pay,
paid parental leave, South Carolina State Retirement and Health
Insurance, and many more great benefits.The RCP will be responsible
for administering Cardiopulmonary therapeutic modalities to
patients of all ages; maintain airways of patients with respiratory
arrest, administer adequate ventilation via ambu or mechanical
ventilation in the patients who cannot effectively ventilate for
themselves. Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of
patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum,
blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon
dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a
patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers
treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with
abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes
primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including
oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.May be cross-trained
to other duties within the CPS department but outside the normal
curriculum of respiratory care. (Ex. EEG, EKG, Stress testing,
Sleep StudiesAdditional Job DescriptionEducation: Graduate of an
accredited college of Respiratory Therapy.Licenses/Certification:
Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered
Respiratory Therapist or awaiting NBRC exam and possess a current
South Carolina License. Must have and maintain Basic Life Support
(BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric
Advance Life Support (PALS) with the American Heart Association and
Neonatal Resuscitation Program.If you like working with energetic
enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!The
Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity,
sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or
parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or
federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon
applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical
University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify
program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all
newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify
program, please click here:
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