Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

ACHE; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a full-time Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist to support compassionate, high-quality respiratory care in an innovative academic health center. In this leadership role, you will coordinate respiratory therapy services, assess patients, implement treatment plans, and help ensure safe, effective use of respiratory equipment.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, educators, and other care team members while supporting staff

Qualifications

• Has or is eligible for South Carolina respiratory care licensure.
• Current RRT credential required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Leadership experience in respiratory care or hospital setting is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate respiratory therapy services across clinical and educational settings.
• Assess patients’ respiratory status and develop or implement care plans.
• Administer respiratory treatments and operate, monitor, and maintain equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, educators, and the care team.
• Support staff development, clinical education, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Care coordination

EHR documentation

Staff education

Quality & safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RRT credential

SC license or eligibility

BLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

Tools

Ventilator management systems

PFT equipment

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a full-time Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist to support compassionate, high-quality respiratory care in an innovative academic health center. In this leadership role, you will coordinate respiratory therapy services, assess patients, implement treatment plans, and help ensure safe, effective use of respiratory equipment. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, educators, and other care team members while supporting staff development and clinical education. Join MUSC’s collaborative, inclusive community and contribute to patient care, health sciences education, research, and medical advancement. This position offers opportunities to grow professionally while advancing excellence and innovation in healthcare.

• Lead and coordinate respiratory therapy services across clinical and educational settings.
• Assess patients’ respiratory status and develop or implement appropriate care plans.
• Administer respiratory treatments and operate, monitor, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, educators, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Support staff development, clinical education, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Respiratory patient assessment
• Respiratory therapy treatment planning
• Oxygen therapy administration
• Mechanical ventilation management
• Airway management and airway clearance
• Pulmonary function testing
• Respiratory equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Patient monitoring and interpretation of respiratory data
• Clinical documentation and electronic health records
• Clinical team leadership and staff education
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current South Carolina respiratory care practitioner license or eligibility for licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred