Respiratory Therapist Specialist

5 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States MUSC Full time

**Overview of MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)**

MUSC Community Physicians is a renowned healthcare entity within the Medical University of South Carolina, providing comprehensive care to patients throughout rural South Carolina.

A Competitive Salary Package

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at MUSC Community Physicians enjoys a competitive salary, estimated to be around $65,000-$75,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

As a Respiratory Therapist with our team, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Collecting and analyzing sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gas levels.
  • Measuring lung capacity to assess impaired function.
  • Administering prescribed treatments for breathing abnormalities.
  • Oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you must have:

  • Graduation from a program approved by CoArc (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care).
  • Licensure as a respiratory care practitioner by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent provider.

Benefits and Advantages

We offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Employer-sponsored retirement plan.
  • Paid time off and extended sick leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Disability insurance plan options.
  • Continuous professional and clinical training.
  • Competitive pay.
  • Annual merit increase.
  • Wellbeing resources.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee perks and discounts.
  • Employee referral program.
  • Flexible schedule options.
  • Certification incentive program.

Physical Requirements

Your physical demands for this role will include:

  • Ability to perform job functions while standing (frequent).
  • Ability to perform job functions while sitting (frequent).
  • Ability to climb stairs (infrequent).
  • Ability to work indoors (continuous).
  • Ability to fully use both legs (continuous).
  • Ability to fully use both hands/arms (continuous).

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