Respiratory Therapist; Kiawah

Position: Respiratory Therapist (Kiawah Island)
Location: Holiday Island

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- ** Job Description Summary
** MUSC Health Emergency - Kiawah Partners Pavilion    As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care. Our Emergency Room at the Kiawah Partners Pavilion, located at 1857 Seabrook Island Road offers a seamless, patient-centered approach to care. From illnesses and injuries to more serious or life-threatening conditions, our world-class care team is fully equipped to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
The Respiratory Therapist 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. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing.

Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians. Weekends/ holidays/emergency team as required.
** Entity
* * Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
** Worker Type
** Employee
* * Worker Sub-Type
** Regular
* * Cost Center
** CC005431 CHS - Sea Island Medical Center
** Pay Rate Type
** Hourly
* * Pay Grade
** Health-26
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Work Shift
**** Job Description
** The Respiratory Therapist 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. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing.

Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians. Weekends/ holidays/emergency team as required
** Additional

Job Description
**** Education**: AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
** Licensure**:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C. 10-12 years of professional experience in lieu of Registration
** Work Experience**:  0-2 years, 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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