Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of experience, specializing in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics. This role involves working primarily with adult and geriatric patient populations in critical care settings.

Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to float to other units or campuses as needed, limited to areas where qualified and competent.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Trauma Level 1 experience required.
• Proficient in Adult Critical Care.
• Skilled in extubation, nasal and oral airway placement, suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy care.
• Experienced in administering respiratory medications including albuterol, Atrovent, combivent, flovent, inhaled steroids, ispurel, lidocaine, perforomist, pulmicort, racemic epinephrine, spiriva, terbutaline sulfate, tobramycin, and xopenex.
• Competent in delivering medication via aerosol setup mask, trach, Medihaler, and Metered Dose Inhaler.
• Experience with handheld, T-piece, and trach collar nebulizers.
• Skilled in high flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy.
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience with EPIC electronic charting system.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license for South Carolina required (no pending licenses accepted).
• Required certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Additional Requirements

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Proficiency in extubation and nasal airway placement
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting system

Compliance & Documentation

Candidates must provide and maintain the following:

• Proof of identity and eligibility to work (I9, Driver’s License/State ID).
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting if applicable.
• Education verification and licensure primary source verification.
• Required health documents including physical exam, immunizations (Tetanus, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella), drug testing, and flu vaccination or approved exemption.
• Completion of required online orientation modules and pass/fail testing prior to start.
• Annual competencies and training including medication/pharmacology competency exams and core safety training.
• Badge photo meeting facility specifications.
• Floating policy acknowledgment.

Patient Population

• Adults and Geriatrics

Notes

• Respirator fit testing will be completed onsite during orientation.
• Facility is latex-free; candidates with latex allergies are acceptable.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete required online modules and testing within specified timeframes before starting.
• This position requires adherence to strict compliance and documentation standards.

This opportunity is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with critical care experience looking for a travel contract in South Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.