Registered Respiratory Therapist II
MUSC Children's Health · Charleston, SC · 6 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Measures lung capacity to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.
Requirements
- AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of South Carolina
- 2+ years of work experience
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
Pay
Hourly pay grade Health-27.
Schedule
40 scheduled weekly hours.