Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Columbia, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to sister campuses based on census and staffing needs
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital with 304 staffed beds
• Charting System: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Work Environment & Expectations

• Floating between multiple campuses may be required
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local radius for travel: 60 miles
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace
  • County, state, national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Primary source verification of South Carolina RRT license (active, unencumbered)
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine test within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands without restrictions
• Respirator medical clearance annually via RespSafety questionnaire
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: positive titers or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Radiation badge process must be initiated prior to start; badge delivery may take 5-7 days
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge issuance

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) required before starting
• Various facility forms and confidentiality agreements must be completed prior to start
• Parking available at no cost with facility-issued pass; garage clearance limited to average SUV/truck size

References & History

• Proof of 2 clinical references required, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

This position offers a night shift travel opportunity for experienced Respiratory Therapists with required certifications and licensure in South Carolina, working in an acute care hospital environment with Epic EHR. Candidates should be prepared for floating assignments and compliance with extensive health and background documentation.