Respiratory Care Practitioner I or Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Bon Secours St Francis Hospital
Respiratory Care Practitioner I or Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Bon Secours St Francis Hospital
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work Shift:
Evenings/Nights (United States of America)Respiratory Care Practitioner II Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital Charleston SC
Shift: Full time 6:00pm6:30am
Job Summary:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of a oneyear 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.
Primary Source Verification if applicable: 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 coworkers physicians nurses patient patient family members and the public. Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and processing.
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.
Work Demands/Environment:
Frequent standing walking bending crouching stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting moving or carrying pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions deadlines or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Cardiopulmonary Services Respiratory Therapy St Francis HospitalIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
