Respiratory Care Practitioner – Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital – PRN

Overview

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Shift: As needed 6:30pm-7:00am

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.

• Provide professional respiratory care per standards and protocols for inpatients and outpatients.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain oxygen therapy and aerosolized medications.
• Manage airway support, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, continuous pulse oximetry, and CPR as needed.
• Drive implementation and maintenance of departmental protocols.
• Perform pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient/family education, and equipment cleaning/processing.
• Tailor treatment and diagnostic modalities to the needs of specific age groups.

• 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.
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• Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology and the theory of operation of respiratory care equipment. Maintains competency in the clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Communicates effectively with co‑workers, physicians, nurses, patients, families and the public. Applies infection control techniques and equipment cleaning/processing.
• Other: Demonstrate ability to effectively use departmental computer for order entry and patient charges.
• Contacts: Daily contact with patients, family members, fellow therapists, physicians, nurses, support staff, other allied health workers and outside vendors.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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