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Respiratory Therapist

Fundamental
Columbia, SC
Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Respiratory Therapist provides treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory inefficiencies as ordered by physician according to established standards and practices.

They perform a variety of duties relative to cleaning, disinfecting, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
  • Utilize various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents, and incubators.
  • Monitor, record and communicate patient conditions and general acceptance of treatments, as well as administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs as prescribed.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must be a licensed RCP in good standing with the state (as required)
  • Must be a current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Must have current BCLS certification; ASLC preferred
  • Long term care experience preferred
  • Reliable transportation required
  • 30+ days ago
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