Travel Respiratory Therapist II

Charleston, South Carolina

Salary Details: $1683.00 a week

 Roper St. Francis Healthcare - 316 Calhoun Street
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    Certification Details
  • BLS
  • South Carolina State Licensure
  • ACLS (if applicable for job assignment)
  • NRP (required within 90 days if applicable)
    Job Details
  • The Respiratory Therapist shall provide professional respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients following established standards and procedures as outlined in departmental policy/procedure manuals and professional licensing agencies.
  • Routine duties include initiation, monitoring and maintenance of oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway management, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, continuous pulse oximetry and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Expected to drive implementation and maintain all departmental protocols.
  • Other duties include pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient/family education and equipment cleaning and processing.
  • All treatment and diagnostic modalities are tailored to meet the needs of each specific age group.
  • Daily contact with patients, family members, fellow therapists, physicians, nurses, support staff, other allied health workers and outside vendors.
  • Demonstrates competency in bedside therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities including bronchodilator therapy, arterial blood gas analysis, supplemental oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation initiation and maintenance, non-invasive ventilation, adult/pediatric emergency codes, high risk delivery and Level II nursery response, baseline pulmonary functions, and intra-hospital transports.
  • Maintains competency to perform less routine tests and procedures such as bronchoscopy set up and assist, pulmonary rehabilitation.
  • Assures accurate departmental patient activity and charge records.
  • Acts as a resource and preceptor for new RT staff members and other disciplines, participates in community health initiatives and new staff orientation.
  • Ensures adequate staffing and equipment availability during shifts, notifies lead therapist of staffing needs and equipment issues.
    Job Requirements
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of South Carolina.
  • Must have current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
  • ACLS and NRP certification required within 90 days of employment if applicable for job assignment.
  • RRT credential or 5 years post graduation experience with CRT credential.
  • At least 1 year experience with RRT strongly preferred at Mt. Pleasant Hospital.
    Schedule Information
  • May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.
    Additional Details
  • Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology.
  • Understands theory of operation of all respiratory care related equipment.
  • Maintains competency in clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in departmental scope of services.
  • Effective verbal and telephone communication with co-workers, physicians, nurses, patients, patient family members and the public.
  • Understands and applies infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and processing.
  • Work demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, lifting/moving patients, and use of finger/hand dexterity.
  • Exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, communicable diseases, and other healthcare environment conditions.
  • Work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.
Date Posted: 16 May 2025
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