Respiratory Technologist
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Job Description: Respiratory Technologist
Company Overview
MUSC Health the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina is committed to providing the highest quality and safest patient care. Our mission extends to educating and training outstanding health care providers and leaders for South Carolina and beyond. With 15 hospitals and more than 350 telehealth sites we ensure connectivity to patients homes and have nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina for the past eight years MUSC Health is supported by a dedicated team of nearly 25000 members including world-class faculty physicians specialty providers scientists and care team members.
Job Title
Respiratory Technologist
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Charleston SC (Longwood)
Job Category
Technical
Salary
Annual Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Administer therapeutic and diagnostic procedures such as nebulizer treatments inhalation therapy and oxygen therapy.
- Monitor and assess patients cardiopulmonary status and respond to emergencies appropriately.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Conduct patient education on proper respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
- Document and evaluate the efficacy of respiratory treatments and interventions.
- Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment to ensure optimal functional performance.
- Participate in quality assurance and departmental performance improvement initiatives.
Essential Qualifications
- Associates degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
- Current and valid Respiratory Therapist (RT) license in the state of South Carolina.
- Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
Desired Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy.
- Experience in a hospital or acute care setting is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Application Process
If you are interested in joining our team as a Respiratory Technologist please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you!
Employment Type
Full Time
