Registered Respiratory Therapist I

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist I at MUSC in Orangeburg, SC. This is a full-time, onsite position with a pay rate of $0.0/hour. This role assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders, collecting and analyzing specimens, and administering prescribed treatments.

What you'll do

• Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
• Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function.
• Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing.
• Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.
• Weekends/ holidays/emergency team as required.

What we're looking for

Education

AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Experience

6 months to 2 years

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

rrt

musc

orangeburg sc

full time

onsite

nights

therapy

diagnostics

patient care

healthcare

bls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

MUSC is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.