Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics / NICU
Location
Charleston, SC | Acute Care
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 and/or NICU Level IV setting within a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
- Deliver age-appropriate respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patient populations
- Participate in holiday rotation and every-other-weekend scheduling as required
- Float within scope of practice to meet unit needs based on experience level
- Document patient care accurately using Epic electronic health records
- Participate in emergency response team assignments during hurricane season (June–November) as directed
Required Qualifications
- Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification through NBRC
- 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; NICU Level IV experience required (Pediatric ICU experience may be considered)
- 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 records system
- Background in both NICU and Pediatric ICU environments
- Familiarity with high-acuity, teaching hospital workflows
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital serving a complex pediatric and neonatal population
- Expected schedule of 3x12-hour day shifts per week with no on-call requirement