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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, PALS and NRP at hire or within 90 days of employment. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be completed within one year of employment.
Primary Source Verification: www.nbrc.org, http://www.llr.state.sc.us/ (select Medical Examiners).
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.
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.
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare and our physician partners serve the Lowcountry with convenient locations across Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. With locations throughout the Charleston area, we offer a wide range of jobs within our healthcare system.
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We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most.
We are vibrant and growing
With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities.
We are committed to excellence
Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability.
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career. Visit our benefits page for a complete list of benefits.