Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Location

Greenville, SC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to an adult and geriatric patient population in an acute care setting, including Adult Critical Care environments
• Perform airway management procedures including extubation, nasal and oral airway placement, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary hygiene
• Administer a broad range of inhaled medications via aerosol mask, trach setup, metered dose inhaler, and nebulizer devices including handheld, T-piece, and trach collar
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilatory support equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, trach collar oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation weaning
• Collect sputum specimens and perform related diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures
• Float to other units or campuses as needed, limited to areas where documented competencies have been established

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in South Carolina required — no pending licenses accepted
• Active ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Trauma Level 1 experience required
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Must meet facility radius eligibility requirements to qualify for this travel assignment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Proficiency with a wide range of inhaled medications including albuterol, racemic epinephrine, pulmicort, xopenex, tobramycin, and related agents
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula, trach collar oxygen therapy, and advanced ventilator management
• Strong familiarity with adult critical care workflows and documentation standards
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity acute care environment with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population, gaining valuable critical care experience
• Orientation provided and compliance modules are billable up to 16 hours, supporting a smooth and compensated onboarding experience