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

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Charleston, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: May float within scope depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Parking: Cost applies for nights and weekends; one-time $20 parking pass fee
• Hurricane season (June–November) may require emergency response team participation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Completed and accurate I-9 form with work eligibility attestation
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including multiple specific searches (SSN trace, state and national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if verification pending
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required (Pediatric OR competency preferred but regular OR competency accepted)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement (HIPAA attestation)
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Radiation badge may be required depending on unit assignment (not typical for Respiratory Therapy)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Annual TB questionnaire and negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccines; boosters may be required)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• 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

Additional Requirements

• Clear, passport-style badge photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual or job-appropriate attire; no hats or sunglasses
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system prior to start
• Open to block scheduling with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates may be accepted on a case-by-case basis

Work Conditions

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Floating within scope may be required based on experience

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel contract position.