Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric/Shawn Jenkins Hospital
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 breathing process. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians. Join MUSC Health – Where Your Work Truly Matters. 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. 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. Work in Charleston’s premier Level I trauma, Magnet-recognized hospital, part of a top-ranked academic medical center. Every day, you’ll bring expertise, critical thinking, and heart — and in return, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package and a true career home.
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
- Graduate of an NRBC approved Respiratory Therapy program.
- 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!)
- Pension plan: fully vested after 8 years = guaranteed monthly income for life at retirement age
- Free dental insurance & affordable medical plans
- Clear career ladders and ongoing educational opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
