Respiratory Therapist II (RRT)

What We Offer :

The Registered Respiratory Therapist serves as an intricate member of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized respiratory plan of care that promotes optimal health or a comforting peaceful death. The Registered Respiratory Therapist utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Respiratory Therapist accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Facility : East Cooper Medical Center

Location : Mount Pleasant, SC

Department : Respiratory Therapy

Position Type : Full Time

Work Schedule : Evening / Nights 7P-7A

What We're Looking For :

Must be a Graduate of an Associate Degree Respiratory Care Program or equivalent.

Must have current BCLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certificate.

Must have current South Carolina Respiratory Care Practioner License.

Must be registered by the NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care).

What You'll Do :

Assessment : Demonstrates refined assessment skills to collaboratively discover the patient's story, integrating the following elements : subjective data, objective data, physical picture, psychosocial components, personal preferences and norms, and learning needs and preferences. Must be able to utilize an ongoing process to interpret data and recognize patterns and trends to determine both immediate and future care needs.

Planning : Dialogues with the patient / chosen support system to identify what is important to them and incorporate his / her preferences and norms into the individualized care plan. Engages the interdisciplinary care team in planning individualized care. Identifies relevant resources based on necessity and availability. Determines immediate needs and establish realistic short term and long term goals based on desired outcomes. Prioritizes interventions to advance the patient toward optimal health or a comforting peaceful death. Constantly considers ongoing modification of care plan based on patient’s needs, capabilities and condition.

Implementation of Interdisciplinary Plan of Care : Acts as patient advocate. Collaborates with healthcare team to educate patient and their support system. Analyzes, modifies and implements strategies to progress the patient through their plan of care. Ensures completion of care interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies. Possesses the ability to prioritize job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels. Administer and evaluate medication therapies, performs patient transfers and transport patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments. Ability to lift and carry various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, transport ventilators, etc. Ability to provide routine respiratory care such as ABGs, bronchial hygiene therapy, etc. to patients in a timely manner. Ability to perform in critical situations, including administering CPR.

Evaluation : Continuously assesses patient’s progress towards goals and outcomes. Seeks input from patient and their chosen support system regarding progress toward goals. Analyzes and modifies plan of care with patient and interdisciplinary team as indicated to achieve desired outcomes.

Communication and Documentation : Communicates individualized plan of care and patient's progress toward goals to all members of the care team including the patient and his / her chosen support system. Consistently utilizes appropriate communication tools such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Question (SBARQ) when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care. Documents appropriate information within a timely manner.

Delegation : Appropriately delegates to ensure the implementation of the plan of care while ensuring patient safety, considering the nature of the task, competence of the delegate, and the patient’s response. Demonstrates commitment to quality patient care by holding self and others accountable for optimal role performance.

Professional Accountability / Evidence Based Practice : Demonstrates independence in the specialty of Respiratory Care. Practice according to the state requirements and standards. Seeks involvement in Shared Governance through council participation and / or by staying current with council activities. Identifies opportunities for process improvement, evidence based practice and research. Demonstrates the utilization of evidence based practice. Engage in self-reflection and develop personal goals to enhance knowledge, obtain professional certification or pursue academic degree. Integrate gained knowledge into practice. Maintain a professional portfolio as required with career ladder application.

Teamwork : Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members / internal customers. Consistently demonstrates a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members / internal customers. Develops team members through mentoring, precepting and orientation. Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate. Accepts responsibility for actions and acts positively upon feedback from others.

Critical Care Specific : Ventilator management, code blue, airway management, interpretation and intervention with blood gas analysis, use of all related protocols for patient care. May serve as a mentor / coach, a code blue leader and / or RRT responder.

Human Experience : Show courage through creating and sharing innovative ideas to improve the experience for both patients and peers. Round on patients to create meaningful connections and keep patients informed of visit details (delays / wait times). Model the experience principles through consistently engaging in Always Event behaviors and viewing feedback through the patient lens. Recognize and value the unique differences and similarities in both our team members and patients to create an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. Explain all processes to patients in plain language and utilize teach back to ensure understanding. Know and model the mission, vision and values, and how they relate to role-specific responsibilities. Model our people credo through a passion to care for each other, our patients and our communities.

Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies