Respiratory Therapist Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Respiratory Therapist
Location
Spartanburg, SC
Facility
Spartanburg Medical Center
Department
Respiratory Therapy
Schedule

• Shift
• Hours
  Full-Time
• Evenings
• weekends as needed
• 7p-7a
  Job Category
  Professional/Technical
  Salary
  Job Grade 024
  Req #: 61578
  Summary
  Position Summary
  The Registered Respiratory Therapist under the guidance of the Department Director/Manager, and Medical Director utilizes knowledge and skill at the advanced level to provide direct age specific and culturally appropriate patient care through provision of adequate ventilation and oxygenation by use of medical gases and breathing equipment.

Administers respiratory medications and performs invasive procedures, such as arterial blood sampling punctures, endotracheal intubation/extubation, tracheostomy care and other procedures as outlined on thepetency grid form. Assists as a clinical resource and participates in patient and staff education.
Minimum Requirements
Education Associate Degree graduate of specialized training in an approved Respiratory Therapy 2 year program or meets minimum requirements to qualify to take and pass the

NBRC RRT

examinations
Experience Successfulpletion of new hire orientation within probationary period.
Must successfullyplete annual Respiratory Care Hospital requiredpetency assessment within the probationary period. License/Registration/Certifications Must be Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care with RRT credential
Must have current South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a minimum
Adult critical care requires ACLS and PALS if applicable
NICU/Pediatrics area requires NRP and PALS certifications; STABLE certification is preferred if applicable
Must opt into the National Board of Respiratory Care’s searchable registry for the duration of employment with SRHS
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy or a Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy
Preferred Experience 1-2 years of experience in the specialty area (Ex. Adult critical care, Neonatal/Pediatrics area)
Specialized training and 1-year experience in Pulmonary Functions and cardiac testing if applicable
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications Current certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS in adult critical care
Current certification in BLS, PALS and NRP for Neonatal/Pediatric specialty areas
All areas require SC Respiratory Care Practitioner License; NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
Core Job Responsibilities
Performs and documents detailed age specific respiratory assessment including heart rate, breath sounds, respiratory rate, and sputum characteristics, and notifies the physician as appropriate any identified abnormalities.
Checks EMR to verify physician orders for new/current and/or changes in orders on all assigned patients by reviewing medication list throughout the shift.
Rmends therapy modifications to ensure appropriateness of care using medical director approved oxygen and aerosol protocols.
Initiates mechanical invasive and non-invasive ventilation per physician order; performs ventilator bundles on all ventilated patients.
Performs arterial sampling draws and moderateplexity lab testing to include blood gases, Hemoglobin, and basic electrolytes per policy and procedure. Also responsible for verifying panic values by policy.
Responds to all assigned designated medical alerts, establishes, and maintains the airway.
Assists the physician with bronchoscopy procedure as requested.
Documents all assessments and procedures in EMR.
Ensures that appropriate critical path/standard of care/plan of care is identified and collaboratively implemented.
Other Duties as Assigned
Additional Information
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center and Woodruff Manor. SRHS provides unparalleled cancer care through Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, with locations in Spartanburg, Greer, Union and Gaffney. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 600 physicians across Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. SRHS employs more than 9,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers and a Level I Trauma Center.
Founded on Aug. 29, 1921, as Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg Regional celebrates over 100 years of excellence.