Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Mt. Hospital

Overview

Respiratory Care Practitioner II provides professional respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients following established standards and procedures as outlined in departmental policy/procedure manuals and professional licensing agencies.

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

Job title:

Respiratory Care Practitioner II

• Initiation, monitoring and maintenance of oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway management, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, continuous pulse oximetry and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Drive implementation and maintenance of departmental protocols.
• Other duties include pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient/family education and equipment cleaning and processing.
• Tailor all treatment and diagnostic modalities to meet the needs of each specific age group.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of a one-year AMA approved respiratory care program.
• Experience:
  
  RRT credential or 5 years post-graduation experience with CRT credential.
• Hospitals:
  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.
• Source Verification (if applicable):
  Primary Source Verification via nbrc.org and related links.

• High level knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology.
• Understanding of the theory of operation of respiratory care equipment.
• Maintains competency in clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Effective verbal and telephone communication with co-workers, physicians, nurses, patients, families and the public.
• Infection control techniques and equipment cleaning/processing.

• Ability to effectively use departmental computer systems for order entry and patient charges.
• Daily contact with patients, family members, therapists, physicians, nurses, support staff, allied health workers and outside vendors.
• Work demands/environment:
  Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping; frequent lifting/moving patients; intermittent lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs; continuous finger/hand dexterity; constant reaching; frequent talking or hearing; corrected hearing/vision; exposure to blood and body fluids; potential exposure to infectious materials; moderate noise; may require on-call and weekend/holiday work.

• 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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