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Respiratory Therapist II
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$70,122 / year median in South Carolina
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist II LiveWell Homecare Agency Charleston, SC Job Details 19 hours ago Qualifications NRP Certification NICU experience PALS Certification BLS Certification Pediatric unit experience Working with pediatric populations ACLS Certification Pediatric critical & intensive care State-specific respiratory therapist license Neonates RCP License Full Job Description Provides total clinical care for critically ill children during transportation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and under medical control supervision. Offers individualized, goal-directed patient care, ensuring safety and effective interventions using advanced neonatal skills such as intubation and ventilation. Leads and supervises nursing staff, assesses and evaluates care, and maintains standards and certifications. Performs rapid assessments, emergency procedures, and safe transport of neonatal and pediatric patients, often in high-stress, challenging environments. Requires licensure as a respiratory therapist with at least 5 years of pediatric critical care experience, and maintains certifications like BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. Involves physical demands including lifting, moving patients, and working in confined or elevated spaces, with shift rotations including nights and weekends.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance