Respiratory Care Practitioner

Beaufort Memorial Hospital • Bluffton, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

South of Broad Healthcare (SOBH) is expanding access to high-quality, community-based healthcare throughout southern Beaufort County and the surrounding Lowcountry. Grounded by a mission of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, SOBH supports strategic growth designed to bring essential healthcare services closer to the people and communities we serve. At the center of SOBH is Bluffton Community Hospital, a new 28 bed, full-service hospital. Approximately 90,000 square foot facility will include a 24/7 emergency department, an acute inpatient nursing unit, surgical and endoscopy suites, a cardiac catheterization lab, advanced imaging, laboratory services, and additional outpatient capabilities. The hospital is scheduled for completion in late 2026, with patient care anticipated to being early 2027. Bluffton Community Hospital represents more than the construction of a new facility – it reflects a long-term investment in the health, economic vitality, and future of one of South Carolina’s fasts growing communities. The hospital will create new employment and leadership opportunities, strengthen the recruitment of physicians and clinical professionals, and allow residents south of the Broad River to receive comprehensive care closer to home. As part of SOBH, Bluffton Community Hospital is committed to building a collaborative, innovative, and people centered organization. Our goal is to create an exceptional environment for patients, families, physicians, and employees – one that combines the personal connection of a community hospital. The Respiratory Care Practitioner assists in the treatment and management of neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations. Therapists follow hospital and departmental policies, procedures and therapist driven protocols to safely and effectively deliver care as ordered by the patient’s physician. Participate in diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to include: ventilation and airway management, PFTs, bronch assists, code team response, electrocardiograms, chest physiotherapy, patient education and ABG acquisition/analysis. Therapists should possess strong critical thinking and effective communication skills. As a member of this patient care team, the therapist will have the opportunity to work in all care areas, evaluate patient progress in response to interventions, therapy and assist with discharge planning as needed. These activities will follow established behavior standards. We are seeking to employ a results-driven team player that strives to deliver excellent patient care in a fast paced environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of degree program for Respiratory Care
• SC RCP license required.
• Certification through NBRC (CRT or RRT) required.
• BLS required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association).

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• New grads considered.
• NRP within 6 months of hire.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the treatment and management of neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies, procedures and therapist driven protocols to safely and effectively deliver care as ordered by the patient’s physician.
• Participate in diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to include: ventilation and airway management, PFTs, bronch assists, code team response, electrocardiograms, chest physiotherapy, patient education and ABG acquisition/analysis.
• Work in all care areas, evaluate patient progress in response to interventions, therapy and assist with discharge planning as needed.

What This Job Offers

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