Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT II)

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition/loan programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts. The role covers neonatal to geriatric cardiopulmonary care, including initiation and management of mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and BiPAP, with opportunities to participate in high-risk deliveries and critical care interventions.

Requirements include an Associates Degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC registration, and SC licensure, plus 2–4 years of experience in respiratory care; BLS, ACLS,

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care and NBRC registration.
• 2–4 years of neonatal to geriatric respiratory care experience.
• Current SC Respiratory Care Practitioner License; BLS; ACLS/PALS/NALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate clinical data for respiratory patients.
• Perform pediatric through geriatric general and critical care including intubation.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and BiPAP across age groups.
• Attend high-risk deliveries to assist neonates.
• Assess airway patency, suctioning, oxygenation, and ventilation.
• Participate in CPR and resuscitation efforts as needed.
• Assist with procedures like tracheotomy, chest tube, arterial lines.
• Document care plans and update others on care changes.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary care

Critical care

Ventilation support

Patient assessments

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Blood gas analyzers

CPAP/BiPAP equipment

Ventilation systems

Job description

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts. The role covers neonatal to geriatric cardiopulmonary care, including initiation and management of mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and BiPAP, with opportunities to participate in high-risk deliveries and critical care interventions.

Requirements include an Associates Degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC registration, and SC licensure, plus 2–4 years of experience in respiratory care; BLS, ACLS,