Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric/Shawn Jenkins Hospital

Medical University of South Carolina

12d•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. 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. Here’s what makes this role special: ✅ 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
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required, certification from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positons)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positons)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Nice To Haves

Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)

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
Work in Charleston’s premier Level I trauma, Magnet-recognized hospital, part of a top-ranked academic medical center

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!)
Free dental insurance & affordable medical plans
Clear career ladders and ongoing educational opportunities
Team culture built around collaboration, respect, and patient-first care