Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits

Wellbeing support including free counseling services

Paid time off and family leave programs

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on contributions

Tuition assistance and certification support

Additional benefits for family building and legal counseling

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine and critical care. This role includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing both invasive and noninvasive ventilation.

Qualified candidates will have access to advanced technology, mentorship, and a supportive team, ensuring stability and growth in their careers. Responsibilities include assessing respiratory status, delivering therapies, and maintaining safety standards in various care settings.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Associate Degree required.
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner required.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status via focused exams and breath sounds interpretation.
• Deliver oxygen support and aerosolized medications in various care settings.
• Assist with airway placement and monitor patient responses.
• Educate patients and families as a clinical resource.
• Set up and maintain respiratory equipment in accordance with safety standards.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Neonate Resuscitate

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

RRT/RCP-State Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sign-on available for qualified applicants

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist you will play an essential role guiding patients through routine care and critical moments. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You will have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. With consistent, predictable scheduling you will have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Responsibilities

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection‑prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Associate Degree.
• (RRT/RCP‑State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.