Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Adult Critical Care & Neuro Diagnostics
Greenville, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of experience, specializing in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics. The position involves working primarily with adult and geriatric patient populations in critical care settings.

Work Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May be required to float to other units or campuses where qualified and competent

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Trauma Level 1 experience required
• Proficient in Adult Critical Care
• Skilled in extubation, nasal and oral airway placement, suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy care
• Experienced in administering respiratory medications including albuterol, Atrovent, combivent, flovent, inhaled steroids, lidocaine, pulmicort, racemic epinephrine, spiriva, terbutaline sulfate, tobramycin, xopenex, and others
• Competent in delivering medication via aerosol mask, trach, Medihaler, and Metered Dose Inhaler
• Experience with handheld, T-piece, and trach collar nebulizers
• Skilled in high flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy
• Knowledgeable in BiPaP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Must have at least 1 year of experience with EPIC electronic charting system

Licensure & Certifications

• 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)

Additional Requirements

• Accepts first-time travelers
• Must comply with facility call-off policy (allowed 1 shift off per 2 weeks)
• Must submit all scheduling requests at time of application
• Must carry a valid driver’s license for computer access setup
• Floating policy requires signed acknowledgment
• Background checks and verifications required, including 7-year history and various federal/state screenings
• Completion of online orientation modules and pass/fail testing prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and health screenings required (e.g., TB test, flu vaccine or exemption, Hepatitis B documentation)
• Respirator fit test to be completed onsite during orientation

Patient Population

• Adults and Geriatrics

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Experience with extubation
• Experience administering racemic epinephrine
• Experience with T-piece nebulizers
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula
• Experience with trach collar oxygen therapy
• Experience with BiPaP and CPAP
• Experience troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting system
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Local candidates accepted within specified radius rules
• Must be prepared to complete required compliance documents and training prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a critical care environment with a reputable healthcare system in South Carolina. Candidates should be experienced, licensed, and ready to meet all compliance and credentialing requirements.