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

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
On-Call: Not required
Floating: May float within scope depending on experience; no floating to sister facilities

Facility Overview

• Teaching hospital with Magnet designation and Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Electronic health record system: Epic
• Parking available nights and weekends for a one-time fee

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric, Neonate, and Infant patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Holiday rotation included
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks (guaranteed hours with this allowance)
• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card
• Annual background check covering last 7 years, including multiple national and state-level searches
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if needed
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest X-ray if previously positive
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
• 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

Additional Requirements

• Clear, passport-style badge photo with solid light background, business casual attire, no posing or side views
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Radiation badge may be required if assigned to units with radiation exposure (not typical for this role)
• HIPAA attestation required

Important Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require emergency response team participation; consider this before accepting or extending assignments
• Pending state license accepted only if SC RRT license is in hand at start
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval but is not guaranteed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric setting within a prestigious teaching hospital environment, requiring specialized pediatric respiratory therapy skills and certifications.