Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: RRT
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
Experience: Minimum 2 years of critical care experience
License: South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
Must-Have: Must be able to float to all areas of the hospital, including labor and delivery
Description:
Position involves working as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Shifts are 3x12 hours during the night with holiday rotation required.
No on-call duty is required.
Must work every other weekend.
Must have recent critical care experience.
Only RRTs will be considered, CRTs will not be accepted.
Candidates must have the required licenses and certifications in hand at the start date.
Candidates must have experience with patient ratios of 8.
Charting system experience is required.
Experience in community hospitals is a must.
Trauma Level I or II experience is preferred.
Travel experience is required.
Skills required include adult critical care, various respiratory therapies, and support in high-risk deliveries.
Candidates must be prepared to assist in procedures such as bronchoscopy and extubation.
Ability to interpret arterial blood gases and manage tracheostomy care is needed.
Candidates will work with a diverse patient demographic including neonates, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Interdisciplinary support is available in areas such as physical therapy and radiology.
A commitment to working during hurricane season is expected.