Registered Respiratory Therapist

Introduction

Fulltime Nights
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours
volunteering in our communities. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist
withSummerville Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that
is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 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
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider
dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the
Summerville Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources
you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic
Registered Respiratory Therapist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your
potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

TheRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for routine and
high-risk respiratory procedures across the facility. The RRT will provide
clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high-quality, efficient
care. The RRT will assess patients by performing diagnostic tests and
evaluations, treating patients and tracking progress. We are an amazing team
that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition
like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to
apply now.
What you will do in this role:

• You will perform routine and high-risk procedures as prescribed by the Physician and follow appropriate policy in the application of respiratory procedures.
• You will communicate with physicians on the effectiveness of respiratory care procedures.
• You will thoroughly explain and answer patient and family questions regarding respiratory care.
• You will review patients’ charts to verify order and check for contradictions of therapy.
• You will assess patient and provide proper documentation in patient’s chart as related to therapy.
• You will assemble, install, disassemble, assess and maintain equipment according to manufacturer and department policy.

What qualifications you will need:
· Acceptable degree from an accredited school – Associate in Respiratory
Therapy or Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required
· A Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the state which you practice,
in accordance with law and regulation, is required

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• * RRT credential – within 1 year of hire if new graduate
• BLS – Healthcare provider on hire (American Heart Association)
• NRP-within 1 year of hire or transfer date
• ACLS- within 6 months of hire or transfer date
• PALS- within 6 months of hire or transfer date

Experience:
· 1-3 years of experience is preferred
Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of
two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical
Center, and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency,
Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.
We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each
year. Every day Trident Health’s more than 2,600 employees, more than 500
physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our
mission.
> “There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do
> it.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing
applications for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. Qualified
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help
us raise the bar in patient care!
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.
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