Respiratory Technologist
Respiratory Technologist
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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our critical care team. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in adult bedside care and experience in intensive care acute care or emergency settings. The therapist will play a key role in managing complex respiratory needs in a hospital-based environment including invasive and non-invasive ventilation oxygen therapy and advanced airway management.
Qualifications:
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Language: English proficiency required
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Experience:
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Minimum of 1 2 years of recent bedside critical care experience in a hospital setting
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Specialty experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
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Acute Care Floors
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Emergency Room (ER)
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Licensure and Certifications:
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or equivalent
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Active state license to practice respiratory therapy in South Carolina
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred (not required)
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Core Clinical Responsibilities:
1. Ventilation and Airway Management
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Perform and manage invasive ventilation via endotracheal or tracheostomy tubes
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Familiarity with ventilator modes: PRVC SIMV VC PSV CPAP PCV
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Manage non-invasive ventilation: BiPAP CPAP AVAPS
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Assist with intubation and perform extubation procedures
2. Oxygen Therapy
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Administer high-flow nasal cannula therapy
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Manage Venturi masks non-rebreathers and aerosol trach collars
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Administer specialty gases: Heliox Inhaled Nitric Oxide
3. Aerosol Medication Delivery
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Deliver bronchodilators corticosteroids and mucolytics via:
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MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler)
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HHN (Handheld Nebulizer)
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DPI (Dry Powder Inhaler)
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4. Airway Clearance Techniques
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Provide chest physiotherapy and cough assist
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Utilize PEP devices and suction techniques:
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Tracheostomy tube suction
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Endotracheal tube (ETT) suction
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5. Blood Gas Analysis
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Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) draws from radial and brachial sites
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Interpret ABG results accurately
6. Comprehensive Respiratory Assessment
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Evaluate respiratory rate pattern and effort
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Assess breath sounds and chest expansion
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Monitor oxygen saturation and perform detailed airway assessments
Why Join Us:
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a collaborative team providing lifesaving care to critically ill patients. Youll work in a high-acuity environment where your expertise is valued and your clinical skills are constantly growing.
Employment Type
Full Time
