Respiratory Therapist

Tenet South Carolina is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

• Specialty:
  Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care given to inpatients and outpatients to patients of all age populations at Piedmont Medical Center requiring respiratory therapy services.

• Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system
• performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include I-STAT blood gas analyzers
• Provides respiratory care to patients.
• Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Education:
  • Graduate of Accredited and Approved Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program
  • Associate degree required.
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:
  • Current Respiratory Therapy Licensure through South Carolina Medical Examiner’s office.
  • CRTT required (Verified by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • American Heart Association BLS CPR required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.
  • American Heart Association PALS and ACLS certifications required within orientation period.
  • NRP certification required for NICU trained therapists

Preferred:

• Experience:
  
  2 to 5 years of job-related experience preferred.
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: RRT preferred (Verified by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Tenet South Carolina Job  #. Posted job title:
Respiratory Therapist (RT)