Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Company: MUSC
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: March 2, 2025
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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
Hours36Work ShiftJob DescriptionBenefits:
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
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Keywords: MUSC, Rock Hill , Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Healthcare , Lancaster, South Carolina
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