Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Charleston, SC

Support care for complex patient populations including post-cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplant, LVAD, ECMO, IABP, Impella, ARDS, septic shock, and pulmonary hypertension cases. Key Responsibilities Provide respiratory therapy services to adult critical care patients across ICU and step-down units, including cardiovascular and medical-surgical populations.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care (RRT / CRT)

Location

Charleston, SC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required | Holidays required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to adult critical care patients across ICU and step-down units, including cardiovascular and medical-surgical populations
• Support 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 respiratory equipment within established policies and protocols
• Document all patient care activities accurately using Epic electronic health records
• May float to the main adult hospital campus as needed, utilizing the same policies, equipment, and charting systems
• Participate in emergency response team assignments as required, including during hurricane season (June through November)

Required Qualifications

• 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
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of adult critical care respiratory therapy experience
• Proficiency with Epic EMR or ability to quickly adapt to facility charting systems

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Magnet-designated, teaching, or Level 1 Trauma facility
• Hands-on experience with ECMO, IABP, Impella, or other advanced mechanical circulatory support devices
• Familiarity with cardiovascular ICU or cardiothoracic surgical patient populations

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a high-acuity, Magnet-designated Level 1 Trauma and teaching facility serving a diverse and complex adult patient population
• Gain or expand experience with advanced critical care technologies including ECMO, heart and lung transplant support, and complex cardiovascular surgery recovery