Registered Respiratory Therapist II-2

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About the role

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The Respiratory Therapist II reports to the Therapy Manager. The Respiratory Therapist II provides a variety of respiratory therapy modalities to patients with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, including but not limited to mechanical ventilation, respiratory treatments, and oxygen and specialty gases. The Therapist II possesses extensive patient assessment skills and performs at a high level in emergency situations.

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Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). Worker Type: Employee. Worker Sub-Type: PRN. Cost Center: CC000648 CHS - Pulmonary Function Testing Lab (Main). Pay Rate Type: Hourly. Pay Grade: Health-28. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16.

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Responsibilities

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• Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
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• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
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• Measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function.
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• Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing.
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• Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.
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Education

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• Graduate of an NRBC approved Respiratory Therapy program.
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• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from a CoARC accredited program required.
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Experience

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• A minimum of 1 year of acute respiratory therapy experience required.
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Licensure/Certification

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• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), South Carolina Respiratory Care License.
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• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
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• ACLS required (Adult), PALS and NRP required (Pediatrics), AARC membership preferred.
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