About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join an acute care clinical team on the night shift. This role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients, including critical care and trauma cases, in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Requirements

  • Active South Carolina Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license (must be in hand)
  • Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience
  • Trauma Level I experience required
  • Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience
  • Required Certifications: BLS ACLS
  • Strong experience in adult critical care settings
  • COVID-19 vaccination: Not required
  • Flu vaccination: Required (no exemptions)

Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients, including those in critical care and trauma settings
  • Perform and assist with advanced respiratory procedures such as: Extubation and ventilator weaning Mechanical ventilation management and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms BiPAP and CPAP therapy High-flow nasal cannula and tracheostomy collar oxygen therapy
  • Perform airway management procedures including: Tracheostomy care Nasal and oral airway placement Suctioning (oral, nasal, and tracheal) Pulmonary hygiene and sputum specimen collection
  • Administer respiratory medications via multiple delivery methods, including: Aerosol mask and trach setups Metered-dose inhalers (MDI) Handheld, T-piece, and trach collar nebulizers
  • Administer medications including (but not limited to): Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Perforomist Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Terbutaline sulfate, Tobramycin, Xopenex
  • Document patient care accurately and timely using Epic EMR
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes
  • Float to other qualified units or campuses as needed based on facility needs
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