NICU Respiratory Therapist
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Mary Black Health System - Spartanburg

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialist (RRT-NICU)

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Ability to float to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Pediatrics (PEDS) as needed
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Social Security Card (if used for I9 verification)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within 1 year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification: Highest level of education (associates, bachelors, masters, or doctorate) must be verified
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification (for RRT)
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and compliance checklists
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• TB screening: Facility-specific TB risk assessment within 3 months of start, updated annually; negative chest X-ray required if TB symptoms or history present
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or approved exemption
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or approved exemption
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
  • COVID-19: Dose 1 and 2 required or declination form
• Drug screening: 10-panel plus Oxycodone and Marijuana within 90 days of start
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) within 1 year if respirator use is required

Testing & Competencies

• Pass/fail testing on EKG/Cardiac Arrhythmia and Medication Dosage Calculation on first day of orientation (two attempts allowed)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required annually
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement required

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – preferred for ER
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) – preferred for ER
• STABLE certification – preferred for NICU

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation with their application
• Candidates will be allowed to test out of EPIC if eligible
• Weekend shifts are required every other weekend
• Floating to PICU and Pediatrics units may be required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized NICU setting with flexibility to support other pediatric units, requiring strong respiratory therapy skills and relevant certifications.