Respiratory Therapy Tech - Student

Location Union, SC
Facility Union Medical Center
Department Respiratory Therapy
Schedule - Shift - Hours Per Diem - Days or Nights on as needed basis - 7a-7p or 7p to 7a
Job Category Clinical Technicians
Salary Job Grade 010
Req #: 57933

Summary

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

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.

Additional Information

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center and Woodruff Manor. SRHS provides unparalleled cancer care through Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, with locations in Spartanburg, Greer, Union and Gaffney. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 600 physicians across Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. SRHS employs more than 9,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers and a Level I Trauma Center.

Founded on Aug. 29, 1921, as Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg Regional celebrates over 100 years of excellence.