Registered Respiratory Therapist

MEP Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver compassionate, high-quality respiratory care in an academic health care setting. The role focuses on coordinating therapy services, assessing patients, ensuring safe equipment use, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, educators, and the care team to improve outcomes.

The position emphasizes staff development through clinical guidance and education, while contributing to evidence-based practice and departmental

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Strong clinical assessment and respiratory therapy treatment planning skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support ongoing staff development.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate respiratory therapy services and oversee safe, effective delivery of care.
• Assess patients and implement individualized respiratory treatment plans.
• Ensure proper and safe use of respiratory therapy equipment and technologies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, educators, and the care team to support patient outcomes.
• Support staff development through clinical guidance, education, and training.
• Contribute to clinical education efforts and help strengthen departmental practice standards.

Skills

Credentialing

Clinical assessment

Mentorship

Teamwork & communication

Patient-centered care

Job description

Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide compassionate, high-quality respiratory care in an academic health care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate respiratory therapy services and oversee safe, effective delivery of care.
• Assess patients and implement individualized respiratory treatment plans.
• Ensure proper and safe use of respiratory therapy equipment and technologies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, educators, and the care team to support patient outcomes.
• Support staff development through clinical guidance, education, and training.
• Contribute to clinical education efforts and help strengthen departmental practice standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Strong clinical assessment and respiratory therapy treatment planning skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support ongoing staff development.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and evidence-based practice.