Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care (RRT/CRT)

Location

Charleston, SC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required | Holidays required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to adult critical care patients across cardiovascular and medical-surgical ICUs, step-down units, and general acute care floors
• Manage and support complex patient populations including post-cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplant, LVAD, ECMO, IABP, Impella, ARDS, septic shock, and pulmonary hypertension cases
• Deliver care in a high-acuity environment within a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma, teaching facility
• Document all patient care accurately using Epic electronic health records
• Float as needed to the main hospital adult population, utilizing the same policies, equipment, and charting systems
• Participate in emergency response team assignments as required during hurricane season (June through November)

Required Qualifications

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) will be considered
• Active South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (RCP) license must be in hand at time of start
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of adult critical care respiratory therapy experience
• No first-time travelers accepted for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with advanced mechanical circulatory support devices including ECMO, IABP, and Impella
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health records charting system
• Experience in a Magnet-designated or Level 1 Trauma facility

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a prestigious Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital serving a diverse and complex adult critical care population
• Gain exposure to highly specialized patient cases including heart and lung transplant, durable LVAD, and advanced mechanical circulatory support in a nearly 200-bed tower with multiple ICU and step-down units