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Respiratory Therapist Position Summary

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care given to inpatients and outpatients to patients of all age populations at Piedmont Medical Center requiring respiratory therapy services.

THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education: Graduate of Accredited and Approved Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program; Associate degree required.

Minimum Experience: No previous experience required; 2 to 5 years of job-related experience preferred.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: Minimum of CRTT required. RRT preferred. Current BLS required through approved provider (American Heart Association) upon hire; NRP, PALS, ACLS certifications required within orientation. Current Respiratory Therapy Licensure through South Carolina Medical Examiner�s office.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.