Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics (RRT)
Location
Charleston, SC | Acute Care / Teaching Hospital
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services in a pediatric setting, including care for neonates and infants
- Perform assessments, treatments, and monitoring in alignment with facility protocols and scope of practice
- May float within scope to meet unit needs depending on experience level
- Participate in holiday rotation and every-other-weekend scheduling
- Document patient care accurately using the Epic electronic health record system
- Be aware that during hurricane season (June–November), contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams
Required Qualifications
- RRT certification (NBRC) required
- South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (SC RCP) license must be active and in hand at time of start
- BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Pediatric, neonatal, and infant experience required
- Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system preferred
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Block schedule may be considered with prior approval
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma teaching facility with a high-acuity patient population
- Expected schedule of 3x12-hour day shifts with no on-call requirement