Description

　　Grand Strand Medical Center is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist!

　　Shift: As needed

　　Benefits

　　Grand Strand Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

　　Wellbeing resources

　　401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

　　Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

　　Colleague recognition program

　　Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

　　Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

　　Job Summary:

　　The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

　　What you will do in this role:

　　You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.

　　You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.

　　You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.

　　You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.

　　You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.

　　You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

　　What qualifications you will need:

　　Completion of AMA approved RRT program

　　Experience with adult, pediatric, neonatal and geriatric Respiratory Care and all critical care modes prefered

　　Respiratory Care Practitioner licenseby the SC Board of Medical Examiners

　　Registered Respiratory Therapistby the National Board of Respiratory Care

　　Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

　　PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

　　Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

　　Grand Strand Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1978, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 40 years of pioneering healthcare, our 300+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients - including the only cardiac surgery program, neurosurgery program, pediatric intensive care unit, Level I trauma center with two free-standing emergency departments, advanced wound care center, breast cancer center and Carolina Forest Imaging Center. We are recognized, for the chest pain, knee and hip replacement, sepsis and stroke by the Joint Commission.

　　At Grand Strand Health, you'll find that caring extends to our patients, our people and our South Carolina community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

　　HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

　　"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

　　HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

　　If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.