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Lexington Medical Center · 5 days ago

Registered Respiratory Therapist

West Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Lexington Medical Center is one of South Carolina’s most respected health systems, seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist for the PM shift team. The role involves providing respiratory care for various patient demographics, performing assessments and therapies, and participating in emergency response efforts.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Provide developmentally appropriate respiratory care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

Perform inpatient assessments, oxygen therapy, medication administration, specialty gases, and mechanical ventilation

Conduct arterial blood gases, interpret results, and perform routine QC and equipment maintenance

Initiate, monitor, and troubleshoot CPAP/BiPAP systems

Perform diagnostic procedures including pulse oximetry, bedside spirometry, flow studies, and peak flows

Support pulmonary rehab through patient assessment, individualized treatment planning, education, and follow-up

Document patient history, treatment responses, progress, and outcomes

Participate in Code Blue response and provide CPR

Assist with patient and family education

Serve as a preceptor for students and new team members

Attend high-risk neonatal deliveries and provide neonatal respiratory care

Perform pulmonary function testing and indirect calorimetry

Contribute to QA data collection and multidisciplinary team meetings

Qualification

Registered Respiratory TherapistSpecial Care Nursery ExperienceBLS CertificationACLS CertificationNRP CertificationMechanical VentilationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationTeam Collaboration

Required

Minimum Education: 2 Year Associate's Degree (AMA accredited program for Respiratory Care and registered through the National Board for Respiratory Care)

Substitutable Education & Experience: Associate's Degree may be substituted for active RRT credential through National Board for Respiratory Care, active license through SC LLR, and 10 years of direct experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Required Certifications/Licensure: Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners for the State of South Carolina (biennial renewal required)

Infant/Child and Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified - ACLS for Pulmonary Rehab, Pulmonary Lab, CVICU therapist, and for the Rapid Response Team. (Within six months or first available class)

NRP required for Special Care Nursery assignments

Special Care Nursery Experience Required