Reg Respiratory Therapist, PRN/12 hour shifts (Black River Medical Center)
- C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
- MUSC Health Black River Medical Center
- 5mo ago
- Part-Time
- On-site
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Job Description Summary
PRN Respiratory Therapist opportunity at MUSC/Black River Medical Center in Cades, SC! 12 hours shiftsEntity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
PRNCost Center
CC003472 BLR - Respiratory Therapy (BRMC)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-26Scheduled Weekly Hours
8Work Shift
Job Description
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.
Schedule: 12 hour shifts
Education: AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Work Experience: 2-4 years is required
Licenses/Certificates:
Licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice in the state of South Carolina
Current BLS certification.
Additional Job Description
MUSC Health Black River Medical Center supports a patient-and family-centered approach to care. Family members are not considered visitors to a loved one who is hospitalized. They are key participants in support, decision-making, and care. We do not have visiting hour restrictions and two people are always welcome at the bedside 24 hours a day. Residents benefit from access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including:
63,500 square feet
25 inpatient beds
Five observation beds
Two operating rooms
16 emergency treatment areas
CT scanner
MRI
Nuclear medicine
Mammography
General radiology department
Laboratory, respiratory, pharmacy and other ancillary services
About Black River (Cades, SC): “Originally named Camp Ridge, it changed to Cades when the post office was established in 1887. The community was named after C. W. Cades, an early postmaster, or possibly after early postmaster Vernal Glenn Arnette's (1885-1974) grandfather, Cade Arnette (1823-1864).” (from kids.kiddle.com). For more information, please visit: Chamber of Commerce Cades, SC - ChamberofCommerce.com
Benefits
MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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.
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