Registered Respiratory Therapist
Florence, South Carolina
McLeod Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care and respiratory therapy services, including Hyperbaric Medicine for specially trained therapists.
• Perform all procedures according to established policies and organize workload to ensure timely therapy completion.
• Participate in respiratory care educational activities and departmental meetings.
• Document and maintain accurate patient records, charts, and reports promptly.
• Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response alerts in a timely manner with proper documentation.
• Use clinical judgment and assessment skills to provide appropriate patient care, monitoring, and communication with other caregivers.
• Evaluate patient care and make recommendations as needed.
• Special trained therapists will perform Pulmonary Functions, Methacholine Challenges, Hyperbaric Medicine, NICU care, PICU care, and Asthma Education.
• Maintain a professional image and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• BLS (AHA only)
• ACLS (AHA only)
• Valid state license/certification with primary source verification
• Proof of immunizations or titers (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella) – no declinations accepted
• Fit Test (required for travelers, completed within one year of start)
• Influenza vaccine (required September-April; exemptions considered case-by-case)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) testing
• Social Security Card
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Negative drug screen (10 panel) completed within 30 days of start
• Criminal background check including county, statewide, national search, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, NSOP, SS Trace, and education verification covering the last 7 years
• Employment verification for 5 years
• Clinical skills checklist completed prior to start and updated annually
• Confirmation of assignment form

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard industry expectations for registered respiratory therapists (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified or required

Additional Information

• Must respond promptly to emergency codes and maintain thorough documentation.
• Special procedures and patient populations may require additional training or certification.
• Commitment to service excellence and teamwork is essential.

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists seeking a long-term assignment in South Carolina with opportunities to work in diverse clinical settings including NICU, PICU, and hyperbaric medicine.