Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Lexington Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - RRT to perform duties within the scope of respiratory care, including inpatient assessments, oxygen and routine therapy, arterial blood gases, and mechanical ventilation. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care and be registered through the National Board for Respiratory Care. The Respiratory Therapist will work in the Special Care Nursery and have experience with infant/child and adult basic life support, ACLS, and NRP certification.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: 2 Year Associate's Degree (AMA accredited program for Respiratory Care and registered through the National Board for Respiratory Care)
• Minimum Years of Experience: None
• Substitutable Education & Experience: Associate's Degree may be substituted for active RRT credential through National Board for Respiratory Care, active license through SC LLR, and 10 years of direct experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners for the State of South Carolina (biennial renewal required); Infant/Child and Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified - ACLS for Pulmonary Rehab, Pulmonary Lab, CVICU therapist, and for the Rapid Response Team.
• Required Training: None

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness