What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full Time position at Newberry Health?
Description
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive, community-focused environment?
Newberry Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to work as part of our Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness team.
Located in beautiful Newberry County, SC, Newberry Health is a 90-bed, acute care, independent, not-for-profit hospital recognized with the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. We are proud of our strong leadership, dedicated staff, and commitment to providing high-quality care to our patients.
Job Summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides high quality respiratory care to patients. Performs all clinical assignments as well as other duties in the department assigned by the coordinator.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Prior experience in a cardiopulmonary/acute care clinical setting preferred
- Works effectively with others
- Willingness to work under supervision; willing to assume responsibility for the supervision of others
- Conforms to established dress code policy. Always neat and in appropriate medical attire. Must adhere to facility policy for designated scrub color specific for department
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) registration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support (CPR/BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Neonatal certification required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
Newberry County Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.