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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. The Registered Respiratory Therapist reports to the Respiratory Therapy Shift Lead (RTSL) and the Respiratory Manager.

Weekends/ holidays/emergency team as required.

Minimum Training and Education: 

Minimum Training and Education:

Minimum of 2 years of experience

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program, minimum of associate degree, recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or a recognized successor organization

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations: 

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Medical Examiners. 

Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care. 

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, specifically from the American Heart Association (AHA) as BLS for Healthcare Providers. 

Physical Requirements:  

• (C) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift. 

• (F) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift. 

• (I) Infrequent– 0-2 hours per shift. 

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (C) 

• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C) 

• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (F) 

• Ability to climb stairs. (I) 

• Ability to work indoors. (C) 

• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I) 

• Ability to work from elevated areas. (F) 

• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (F) 

• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I) 

• Ability to bend at the waist. (F) 

• Ability to twist at the waist. (F) 

• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (F) 

• Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (F) 

• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (C) 

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (C) 

• Ability to fully use both legs. (C) 

• Ability to reach in all directions. (C) 

• Possess good finger dexterity. (C) 

• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C) 

• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C) 

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (I) 

• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to thirty-six inches unassisted. (I) 

• Ability to lift from thirty-six” to overhead 25 lbs. (I) 

• Ability to exert up to 50lbs. of force. (F) 

• Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. (C) 

• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C) 

• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C) 

• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C) 

• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C) 

• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C) 

• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C) 

• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C) 

• Ability to work rotating shifts. (F) 

• Ability to work overtime as required. (F) 

• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required. (F) 

• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C) 

• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and 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 =2 years
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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