Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric/Shawn Jenkins Hospital

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.

At MUSC Health, we’re not just hiring Respiratory Therapists — we’re welcoming teammates who want to make an impact, grow their careers, and thrive in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and compassion.

This role involves providing life-changing respiratory care and diagnostic testing, managing ventilators and delivering physician-prescribed therapies, performing advanced pulmonary function measures and sample collection, supervising respiratory therapy technicians, and partnering with world-class medical teams. You will work in Charleston’s premier Level I trauma, Magnet-recognized hospital, part of a top-ranked academic medical center.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC
• Licensed by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation Board of Medical Examiners
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or equivalent)
• Physical ability to lift, bend, walk, and perform required patient care activities
• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from a CoARC accredited program required.
• A minimum of 1 year of acute respiratory therapy experience required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• South Carolina Respiratory Care License.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• ACLS required (Adult)
• PALS and NRP required (Pediatrics)

Nice To Haves

• AARC membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
• Measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function.
• Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing.
• Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.
• Provide life-changing respiratory care and diagnostic testing
• Manage ventilators and deliver physician-prescribed therapies
• Perform advanced pulmonary function measures and sample collection
• Supervise respiratory therapy technicians and partner with world-class medical teams

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $20,000 for experienced therapists and $10,000 for new grads
• Relocation assistance: $3,200
• Free dental insurance
• Low-cost medical
• Robust pension plan (fully vested after 8 years!)
• Career ladders and professional growth
• Shift differential pay – earn more for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts! (Up to $5.30 added to your hourly rate!)
• Affordable medical plans
• Team culture built around collaboration, respect, and patient-first care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree