Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult - Ashley River Tower

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Dental insurance

Low-cost medical

Pension plan

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adults for a full-time 36-hour weekly schedule. This role provides advanced respiratory care, administers prescribed therapies, and supports oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.

Applicants can qualify for a $15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced therapists or $10,000 for new grads, relocation assistance of $3,200, and comprehensive benefits including dental, low-cost medical, and a robust pension plan.

Qualifications

• Must hold active Respiratory Therapist license where required.
• Strong patient care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens to assess gas levels.
• Measure lung capacity to evaluate function and impairment.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and supervise technicians.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adults

Charleston, SC | Full-time (36 hours/week)

Sign-on bonus: $15,000 for experienced Therapists and $10,000 for new grads!

Relocation assistance: $3,200

Free dental insurance | Low-cost medical | Robust pension plan (fully vested after 8 years!)

Career ladders and professional growth at South Carolina’s #1 hospital!

Shift differential pay – earn more for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts! (Up to $5.30 added to your hourly rate!)

The Registered Respiratory Therapist Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000710 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory Adult (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Job Description

At MUSC Health, we’re not just hiring Respiratory Therapists — we’re welcoming teammates who want to make an impact, grow their careers, and thrive in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and compassion.

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