Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN at MUSC summary :

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides essential cardiopulmonary care to patients across all age groups, including maintaining airways and administering ventilation. This PRN role requires flexible availability to meet departmental needs, with a focus on collaboration and patient health. Candidates must be credentialed and hold necessary certifications for effective emergency response and patient care.

Job Description Summary

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Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC001543 LAN - Respiratory Therapy (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

The RCP will be responsible for administering Cardiopulmonary therapeutic modalities to patients of all ages; maintain airways of patients with respiratory arrest, administer adequate ventilation via ambu or mechanical ventilation in the patients who cannot effectively ventilate for themselves. May be cross-trained to other duties within the CPS department but outside the normal curriculum of respiratory care. (Ex. EEG, EKG, Stress testing, Sleep Studies)

PRN Status Clause :

This is a PRN as-needed position, you must be available to work at least 12 hours bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands. You may be required to work additional hours if requested by your supervisor to accomplish work objectives. Work hours may vary (increase or decrease) depending on the needs of the unit.

Additional Job Description

Education : Graduate of an accredited college for Respiratory Therapy.

License / Certification : Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the NBRC as an RRT or awaiting NBRC exam and possess a current South Carolina licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

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