Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pediatrics

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Facility Type: Teaching Hospital, Magnet, Level 1 Trauma
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for Pediatrics (Neonate and Infant experience required)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years pediatric respiratory experience
• First-timers: Accepted

Certifications & Licenses Required

• RRT Certification (NBRC and South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider license required at start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for all pediatric units except Pediatric OR
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP certified with full eCard
• State License: South Carolina RRT license must be active and in hand at start
• Additional preferred: Epic experience

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Holiday rotation included
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Radius rule: 60 miles; locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Facility Highlights

• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Parking: Paid parking for nights and weekends with a one-time $20 pass fee

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background check covering 7 years of residence/work history, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• References: 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application with complete work history and no unaccounted gaps
• Competency exams as applicable (including medication/pharmacology and OR competency if applicable)
• Color blindness test prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed before orientation
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Sterile Processing Techs (if applicable) require additional physical assessment and lab panels (CMP and CBC with differential)

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge required only for specific roles (not applicable for RRT)
• All certifications must be valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
• Pending state licenses must be approved prior to start; walk-through/temp licenses available under certain conditions
• Travelers must upload all required documentation into the facility’s system (OurDay) before starting
• Failure to complete required modules or submit documentation may result in being sent home or delayed start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric teaching hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.