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

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• 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
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy with Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant experience
• Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Licenses: South Carolina Respiratory Care Provider (RCP) license required at start
• Preferred: Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Work Environment

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Parking available at a nominal cost for nights and weekends

Important Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may cancel 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane season: June through November; staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9) and valid driver’s license/state ID
• Social Security card or number verification
• Annual background check covering last 7 years, including criminal and sex offender registry checks
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • 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
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Competency exam required
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload vaccination records and required documents into facility system before orientation
• Radiation badge may be required depending on unit assignment (not typical for this role)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have South Carolina RRT license in hand at start
• Pending state licenses are not accepted
• Approval required for any requested time off before assignment
• Facility may accommodate block scheduling with prior approval (not guaranteed)

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with pediatric experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a supportive team and advanced technology.