Job Description Summary
Come join our Respiratory Therapist TEAM - Where your expertise makes every breath count.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001543 LAN - Respiratory Therapy (LMC)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-26Scheduled Weekly Hours
36Work Shift
Nights (United States of America)Job Description
Are you passionate about helping patients breathe easier and live healthier lives Join our dedicated healthcare team and make a difference every single day! Were seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) whos ready to bring skill compassion and innovation to our Cardiopulmonary Services department.
Benefits:
As a key member of our care team youll:
Administer cardiopulmonary therapeutic modalities to patients of all ages
Maintain airways and provide life-saving ventilation support
Assist in diagnosing treating and managing pulmonary disorders
Collect and analyze respiratory specimens (sputum blood breath)
Measure lung function and administer physician-prescribed treatments
Take primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments and oversee RT technicians
You may also have the opportunity to be cross-trained in related procedures such as EEG EKG Stress Testing and Sleep Studies expanding your skill set and advancing your career.
Additional Job Description
Education: Graduate of an accredited college of Respiratory Therapy.
Licenses/Certification: Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or awaiting NBRC exam and possess a current South Carolina License. Must have and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) with the American Heart Association and Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
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