Therapist Respiratory Therapist

Job Title
• Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Location
• Charleston, SC

Schedule / Job Type
• Nights, 3 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities
• Provide respiratory care and treatment to adult patients in a hospital setting.
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment, including ventilators and ECMO systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and progress accurately in electronic health records.
• Float within scope to sister facilities or main hospital as needed, maintaining consistent policies, equipment, and charting requirements.

Required Qualifications
• NBRC RRT certification and SC Respiratory Care Provider license (must be in hand at start).
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of adult critical care respiratory therapy experience.

Preferred Experience / Skills
• Experience with ICU patient populations, including Postoperative Cardiac, Thoracic, & Complex Vascular Surgery patients.
• Familiarity with advanced life support equipment such as ECMO, IABP, and Impella.

Why Join Us
• Opportunity to work in a reputable teaching hospital with a dynamic and supportive team.
• Involvement in diverse critical care cases with potential for professional growth.