Registered Respiratory Therapist I Job at MUSC, Orangeburg, SC

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  • MUSC
  • Orangeburg, SC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of a qualified physician, performs diagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluation and respiratory therapy treatments to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004811 ORBG - Respiratory Therapy/Eeg

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

Initiates, conducts, and modifies prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures such as : administering medical gases, humidification and aerosols, aerosolized medications, postural drainage, bronchopulmonary hygiene, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; providing support services to mechanically ventilated patients; maintaining artificial and natural airways; performing pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic monitoring and other physiologic monitoring; collecting specimens of blood and other materials. 

Documents necessary information in the patient’s medical record and on other forms, and communicates that information to members of the health care team. Educates the patient, family and public in deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system Assembles, calibrates, disinfects and troubleshoots respiratory equipment. Completes all competency requirements. Adheres to the organization’s mission and vision as emphasized via RMC Standards of Behavior. Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills to work productively with patients, families, staff, and co-workers. Directs the work of staff in the absence of the supervisor, if qualified. Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Shift work, Night shift,

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