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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Location: Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital - Charleston SC

Shift: 6:30pm-7:00am

This position is offering a $10000.00 Sign On Bonus

Respiratory Care Practitioner II

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 one-year 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): (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 co-workers 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.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

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. 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 .