Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Charleston, SC

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care (RRT/CRT)

Charleston, SC

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays Required

• Provide respiratory therapy services to adult critical care patients across cardiovascular and medical-surgical ICUs, step-down units, and general acute care floors
• Care for complex patient populations including post-cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplant, LVAD, ECMO, IABP, Impella, ARDS, septic shock, and pulmonary hypertension cases
• Operate and monitor advanced mechanical circulatory support and ventilatory equipment within scope of practice
• Document all patient care activities accurately using Epic electronic health records
• Float as needed to the main adult hospital campus, utilizing the same policies, equipment, and charting systems
• Participate in emergency response team assignments as required during hurricane season (June through November)

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be considered
• Active South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (RCP) license must be in hand at time of start
• Minimum 2 years of adult critical care respiratory therapy experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• No first-time travelers accepted for this position

• Experience with advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical patient populations, including transplant and mechanical circulatory support devices
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health records charting system
• Experience in a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma, or teaching hospital environment

• Opportunity to work in a large, Magnet-designated Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with a highly complex and diverse adult critical care patient population
• Gain exposure to advanced critical care modalities including ECMO, IABP, Impella, heart and lung transplant, and durable LVAD support