Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN
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Overview
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Responsibilities
* 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
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.
Education and Licensure
* 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 Advanced Life Support (PALS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
Details
* Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
* Worker Type: Employee
* Worker Sub-Type: PRN
* Pay Rate Type: Hourly
* Pay Grade: Health-26
* Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12
* Work Shift: Rotating
Additional Information
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need. MUSC participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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