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🌟 Registered Respiratory Therapist – Main HospitalCharleston, SC | Full-time (36 hours/week)
🚀 Sign-on bonus: $15,000 for experienced therapist and $10,000 for new grads!
🚚 Relocation assistance: $3,200
🦷 Free dental insurance | Low-cost medical | Robust pension plan (fully vested after 8 years!)
📈 Career ladders and professional growth at South Carolina’s #1 hospital!
Shift differential pay – earn more for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts! (Up to $5.30 added to your hourly rate!)
The Registered Respiratory Therapist 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.
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Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000707 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory (Main)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-29Scheduled Weekly Hours
36Work Shift
Job Description
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.
Additional Job Description
Education: AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C.
Work Experience: > or = 3 years
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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