Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
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

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• 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
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of 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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card required
• Completed and accurate I-9 form and work eligibility attestation
• Annual background check covering last 7 years, including:

  • SSN trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search
• Clinical references: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)

Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications must be current and not expire within 30 days of start
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required
• Pediatric OR candidates: Pediatric-specific competency exams preferred but regular exams accepted if no pediatric experience

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (specific models required) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 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) with documentation uploaded prior to deadline
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo required before start (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire)
• Completion of orientation modules and first day instructions prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Radiation badge not required for this position
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates considered case-by-case

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams
• Parking available with a one-time pass fee for nights and weekends
• Facility is a Magnet, Teaching, Level 1 Trauma hospital with 865 staffed beds

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RRT Pediatrics travel contract position.