Respiratory Therapist, Neuro Diagnostics
Greenville, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to float to other units or campuses as needed, limited to qualified areas with documented competencies.

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Additional Experience: Must have Trauma Level 1 experience
• EPIC Charting: Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Licensure & Certifications

• License: Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license for South Carolina required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Patient Population

• Adults and Geriatrics

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Adult Critical Care work settings
• Skilled in:

  • Extubation
  • Nasal airway placement
  • Suctioning (oral and airway)
  • Pulmonary hygiene
  • Sputum specimen collection
  • Tracheostomy care
• Medication administration experience with:

  • Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, inhaled steroids, Ispurel, Lidocaine, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Terbutaline sulfate, Tobramycin, Xopenex
• Experience delivering medication via aerosol setup mask, aerosol setup trach, Medihaler, Metered Dose inhaler
• Experience with handheld, T-piece, and trach collar nebulizers
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history and various federal/state screenings
• Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working/floating in high-risk areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B documentation or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (not required for 100% remote)
• Respirator Fit Test to be completed onsite during orientation
• Photo for badge with specific background and quality requirements

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online modules within 72 hours of assignment (approx. 12 hours) mandatory before start
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite
• Pass/Fail testing for medication and arrhythmia exams required (two attempts allowed, 84% passing score)
• Annual competencies and exams including medication test, core training parts I-III, color blindness testing (if applicable)
• Floating policy acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• All scheduling requests must be approved by the facility at booking
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local candidates accepted with radius rule applied
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgments required
• Various certifications and competencies must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of start date

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma environment with a focus on adult critical care respiratory therapy in a reputable healthcare system. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility for floating, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and training requirements.