Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Military veterans preferred

Description SHIFT: Nights (rotating weekends)SCHEDULE: Full-time

 

 

Do you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the nation's largest provider of healthcare services as a Respiratory Therapist. 

 

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include:


Medical, dental, vision
PTO
Tuition reimbursement
401k
Employee stock purchase program
Short and long term disability
Life insurance
Flex spending
Paid Family Leave
Employee discount program
Student Loan Repayment
And, sign-on bonus and relocation for strong, experienced RRT's


You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professional like you to be a part of our Respiratory team.  Join us in our efforts to better our community!

The Registered 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.

We are searching for an RRT to join our patient-centered Respiratory team in a full-time, night shift (7p-7a) position. 

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.


 

 
Qualifications  


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
Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Provider is required
1-3 years of experience is preferred


 


Grand Strand Medical Center, located in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, is a 350 plus bed acute care hospital serving residents of Horry and the surrounding counties. Each day we are committed to building a healthy community across the greater Grand Strand. To accomplish this, we aim to identify top talent aligned with our values and dedicated to cultivating our mission. We invite you to learn more about this fantastic opportunity, who we are and how you can join our dynamic team.

 

Our hospital offers the only cardiac surgery program, neurosurgery program and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in Horry and Georgetown counties. Additionally, Grand Strand Medical Center is a designated Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by South Carolina DHEC. Our hospital is also the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the service area, certified by DNV-GL.

 

Grand Strand Medical Center is recognized by the Join Commission for the following programs:


Chest pain
Knee and hip replacement
Sepsis


In addition, we have received awards from the American Heart Association for our treatment of heart attacks and strokes.

 

HCA Healthcare, the parent company of Grand Strand Medical Center, has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

 

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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