Respiratory Therapist - Part-time

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Part-TimeCome join our Respiratory Therapist TEAM - Where your expertise makes every breath count. Let us help you breathe life into your career!Location: Lancaster, South CarolinaDepartment: Professional Care & TherapistsCategory: Nursing, Advanced Practice Providers, & TherapistsEmployment Type: Part TimeOrganization: Hospital Authority (MUHA)Job Description Summary: Are you passionate about helping patients breathe easier and live healthier lives? Join our dedicated healthcare team and make a difference every single day! We're seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who's ready to bring skill, compassion, and innovation to our Cardiopulmonary Services department.What You'll DoAs a key member of our care team, you'll:Administer cardiopulmonary therapeutic modalities to patients of all agesMaintain airways and provide life-saving ventilation supportAssist in diagnosing, treating, and managing pulmonary disordersCollect and analyze respiratory specimens (sputum, blood, breath)Measure lung function and administer physician-prescribed treatmentsTake primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments and oversee RT techniciansYou may also have the opportunity to be cross-trained in related procedures such as EEG, EKG, Stress Testing, and Sleep Studies — expanding your skill set and advancing your career.Additional Job Description: Education: Graduate of an accredited college of Respiratory Therapy.Licenses/Certification: Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or awaiting NBRC exam and possess a current South Carolina License. Must have and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) with the American Heart Association and Neonatal Resuscitation Program.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.