Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pediatrics

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Pediatrics)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant patients
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Work Environment & Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking available with a one-time pass fee for nights and weekends

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks (guaranteed hours with possible call-offs)
• Radius rule applies: 60 miles; local candidates considered case-by-case
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Completed and accurate I-9 form with E-Verify attestation
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including multiple specific searches (SSN trace, state and national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, international if applicable)
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Clear, passport-style badge photo (frontal view, business casual attire) required before start
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to orientation
• Radiation badge required if applicable to unit (not typical for Respiratory Therapy)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or documented history with chest x-ray as applicable
• Annual TB questionnaire completion
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) with documentation uploaded by December 5 deadline

Competency Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required (pediatric-specific preferred but regular acceptable)
• Competency exam for operating room if applicable
• Color blindness testing required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Pending state license accepted only if South Carolina RRT license is in hand at start
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with application and approved based on unit needs
• Facility may require participation in emergency response during hurricane season (June-November)
• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into the facility’s system prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric respiratory therapy role within a leading teaching hospital environment, supporting critically ill neonates, infants, and children.