Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT / Pediatrics)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Pediatrics focus
• 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 required

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years (Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant experience required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Licenses:

  • NBRC certification accepted
  • South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (RCP) license required at start
• Preferred: Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking available with nominal cost for nights and weekends

Scheduling & Other Requirements

• Open to block scheduling with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• State license must be active and in hand at start
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Required Documentation & Compliance

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

  • 7-year history with SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every 30 days
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts preferred as placeholder if needed)
• Clinical references (2 required)
• Employment application with full work history and no unaccounted gaps
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only; not required for pediatric units
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC; required for all clinical staff
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for all pediatric units except Pediatric OR
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP only, full eCard with QR code required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – As required; not required for ER RNs
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – AWHONN Intermediate required for Labor & Delivery, preferred for Mother/Baby
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam – Required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing – Required prior to start
• Competency exams – Required; pediatric OR competency preferred for pediatric OR assignments
• Tech Certification Verification – NBRC for RRTs required
• State License Verification – Primary source verification required; SC RRT license mandatory
• NURSYS verification for RNs/LPNs/LVNs as applicable
• IV Therapy certification for select LPNs if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for ER units as applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• 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 documented positive with follow-up chest x-ray
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B – titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella – positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respiratory safety clearance and annual fit testing required
• Sterile Processing Techs (if applicable) require additional physical assessment and lab panels

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system
• Passport-style badge photo required before start
• Radiation badge required for certain specialties (not applicable for RRT)
• All required documents must be submitted and approved prior to start

Notes

• Candidates must have an active South Carolina RRT license at the time of start
• Facility may call off shifts but guarantees a minimum number of hours
• Hurricane season may impact assignment availability and require emergency response participation

This position is suitable for respiratory therapists with pediatric experience seeking a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment with a focus on pediatric care. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.