Pediatric Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – Transport

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC, seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide professional care for critically ill pediatric patients during transport and in clinical settings. The role includes leadership of nursing staff, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining advanced neonatal skills such as intubation and ventilation.

Rotating 24-hour or 12-hour shifts with nights and weekends; requires 5+ years pediatric critical experience and current licensure as

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist with pediatric critical care experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP; advanced trauma course within 1 year of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapies including oxygen, nebulizers, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings and respiratory support devices.
• Collaborate with transport team to ensure patient safety during transfers.
• Train and support nursing staff on respiratory care practices and equipment.

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Ventilators

Airway Management

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC, seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide professional care for critically ill pediatric patients during transport and in clinical settings. The role includes leadership of nursing staff, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining advanced neonatal skills such as intubation and ventilation.

Rotating 24-hour or 12-hour shifts with nights and weekends; requires 5+ years pediatric critical experience and current licensure as