Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Charleston, SC
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

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) - Pediatrics
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: May float within scope depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Certifications required:

  • RRT certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Licenses accepted: NBRC and South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (SC RCP)
• Epic charting experience preferred

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Open to block scheduling with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• South Carolina RRT license must be active and in hand at start
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 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 pass fee

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 form)
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and state criminal checks (7 years)
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal and FACIS 3
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• State-specific searches (South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers)
• Employment application with complete work history and PTO
• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Work history verification for last 3 clinical employers

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only; not required for pediatric units
• BLS – AHA or ARC certification required for all clinical staff
• PALS – Required for all pediatric units except Pediatric OR; preferred for Pediatric OR
• NRP – Must be through AHA/AAP with full eCard and QR code
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required as applicable; not required for ER RNs
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required for Labor & Delivery; preferred for Mother/Baby
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing – Required prior to start
• Competency Exam – Required
• Tech Certification Verification – NBRC certification for RRT required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA Attestation)

Licensing Requirements

• South Carolina RRT license required (primary source verification)
• NURSYS verification for applicable licenses
• IV Therapy certification required for select LPNs (if applicable)
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (not applicable for RRT)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine 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
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug-April)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, business casual attire)
• Upload vaccination records (COVID and flu) into facility system
• First Day Instructions (FDI) provided after clearance
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional physical and lab requirements (not applicable for RRT)

Additional Notes

• All time off requests (RTO) must be submitted with application and approved based on unit needs
• Facility may call off shifts but guarantees minimum hours as stated
• Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency assignments during hurricane season

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric setting within a prestigious teaching hospital with advanced technology and a supportive environment. Candidates must meet strict credentialing, licensing, and health requirements to ensure compliance and patient safety.