Respiratory Therapist - Rrt

Lexington Health

West Columbia, South Carolina, US
On-site
Inpatient assessments
Oxygen and routine therapy
Mechanical ventilation
Lexington Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a PRN position at their facility in West Columbia, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care and appropriate licensing, with responsibilities including inpatient assessments, therapy administration, and patient education

Job Summary

  • Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care including medical centers, physician practices, and a teaching hospital, recognized as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare.
  • The Respiratory Therapist role involves performing inpatient assessments, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gases, mechanical ventilation, and outpatient diagnostic studies and pulmonary rehabilitation.
  • Benefits include Day ONE medical, dental, and life insurance, 403(b) match, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Lexington Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a PRN position at their facility in West Columbia, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care and appropriate licensing, with responsibilities including inpatient assessments, therapy administration, and patient education.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • inpatient assessments
  • oxygen and routine therapy
  • mechanical ventilation
  • diagnostic studies
  • Pulmonary rehab
  • arterial blood gases

Nice-to-have

  • developmentally appropriate care
  • patient education
  • CQI process participation
  • clinical exercise programs

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care
  • Registered through National Board for Respiratory Care
  • Licensed by SC Board of Medical Examiners
  • BLS Certified
  • ACLS for specific roles
  • NRP certification for Special Care Nursery

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Not specified

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