Respiratory Therapy Director jobs in Spartanburg, SC

SRHS Mission

Provide excellence in health

SRHS Behavioral Standards

Excellence                Providing consistent and compassionate service

Stewardship            Taking ownership and pride in our organization through appropriate and respectful use of resources.

Teamwork                Engaged associates positively working together for a common goal

Accountability        Taking responsibility by upholding the organization’s mission and values

Integrity                     Doing the right thing, ALWAYS

Respect                      Being positive, courteous, honest and appreciative in all interactions

Position Summary

The technician trainee under the guidance of the Supervisor, Department Director/Manager, and Medical Director performs the duties necessary to give patients adequate ventilation by use of medical gases and breathing equipment in accordance with age specific and culturally appropriate patient care guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

Education           

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time Respiratory Therapy program

Experience

• Must complete form in house training in Respiratory therapy Procedures

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• Current Certification in BLS

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• Have completed a semester of clinicals through Respiratory Therapy Program

Preferred Experience   

• Knowledge and skill base of delivering Respiratory medications and performing general Respiratory procedures

Preferred Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Must be able to withstand the stress of doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Must be able to withstand long hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending and sitting.
• Must be able to lift or move patients and equipment used. Must be able to push / pull force up to 55 pounds.
• Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situation.
• Must be able to work as a team member with peers, other department managers and staff and administration.
• Average manual dexterity to reach, manipulate, move, etc., equipment and hearing and vision within or correctable to normal range.
• Perform care in a manner that supports the Regional Respect philosophy.