Registered Respiratory Therapist
Florence, South Carolina
McLeod Regional Medical Center

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (8 weeks)
Shift: 07:00 AM – 07:30 PM

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care and respiratory therapy procedures throughout the facility.
• Perform procedures according to established policies and organize workload to ensure timely therapy completion.
• Participate in respiratory care educational activities and departmental meetings.
• Document and maintain patient records, charts, and reports accurately and promptly.
• Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response alerts in a timely manner.
• Use clinical judgment and assessment skills to monitor patient care and communicate with other caregivers.
• Evaluate patient care and make recommendations as needed.
• Special procedures for those specially trained include Pulmonary Functions, Methacholine Challenges, Hyperbaric Medicine, NICU care, PICU care, and Asthma Education.
• Maintain a professional image and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Valid Driver's License

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Special training in hyperbaric medicine and pediatric/neonatal respiratory care is a plus but not mandatory.
• This is a long-term assignment expected to last approximately 8 weeks.

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists seeking a professional environment with opportunities to perform a variety of respiratory care procedures and participate in educational activities.