Florence, South Carolina1 day ago
Under the director of a licensed Respiratory Therapy professional, the Respiratory Therapy student is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician; proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing; implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on physician orders; implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician; the ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures; collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes. MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is a leading regional acute care facility comprised of 396 patient beds and more than 1,500 employees and nearly 300 physicians representing all major specialties.