Registered Respiratory Therapist II
On-siteCharleston, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders in high-acuity inpatient settings, including intensive care, emergency department, and step-down units. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine gas levels and measures lung capacity to assess impaired function. Administers physician-prescribed treatments for breathing abnormalities and assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians. Provides advanced life-support therapies such as mechanical ventilation and airway management while responding quickly to emergent situations. Requires graduation from a CoArc-approved program, South Carolina licensure, CRT credentialing, and current BLS certification. Rotational shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from a program approved by CoArc (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) or a successor accrediting authority
- Licensed as a respiratory care practitioner by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations Board of Medical Examiners
- Credentialed as a Credentialed Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Registry eligibility for the Advanced_Practitioner Examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Successful registration for the Advanced_Practitioner Examination within the first eighteen months of employment
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to thirty-six inches unassisted
- Ability to lift from thirty-six" to overhead 25 lbs
- Ability to exert up to 50lbs. of force
- Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required
- Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and as required
- Ability to work in a latex safe environment
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