Registered Respiratory Therapist - Main Hospital

MUSC Health

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 58,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Pension plan

Free dental insurance

Low-cost medical

Clear career ladders

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our main hospital team. This role is full-time (36 hours/week) and located at Charleston, SC.

A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available to qualified candidates, with comprehensive health benefits and a strong pension program. Responsibilities include providing life-saving respiratory care and diagnostic testing, managing ventilators and therapies prescribed by physicians, performing advanced

Qualifications

Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC.
Licensed by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation Board of Medical Examiners.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
Measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function.
Administers physician-prescribed therapies for respiratory care.
Oversees respiratory therapy technicians and collaborates with medical teams.

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Licensed by SC Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Main Hospital

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

Sign-on bonus: $15,000 for experienced therapist 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

CC000707 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Job Description

Join MUSC Health – Where Your Work Truly Matters

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.

Ready to breathe new life into your career?

Come be part of something bigger — where your skills change lives, your team feels like family, and your future is supported at every step.

Here’s What Makes This Role Special

Provide life‑changing respiratory care and diagnostic testing
Manage ventilators and deliver physician‑prescribed therapies
Perform advanced pulmonary function measures and sample collection
Supervise respiratory therapy technicians and partner with world‑class medical teams
Work in Charleston’s premier Level I trauma, Magnet‑recognised hospital, part of a top‑ranked academic medical center

Every day, you’ll bring expertise, critical thinking, and heart — and in return, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package and a true career home.

Why You’ll Love MUSC Health

$15,000 sign‑on bonus for experienced therapist and $10,000 for new grads to kickstart your journey!
$3,200 relocation assistance to help you settle into beautiful Charleston
Pension plan: fully vested after 8 years = guaranteed monthly income for life at retirement age
Free dental insurance & affordable medical plans
Clear career ladders and ongoing educational opportunities
Team culture built around collaboration, respect, and patient‑first care
Location: Charleston, SC — historic charm, coastal beauty, vibrant food scene

Qualifications & Requirements

Graduate of a CoARC‑accredited respiratory therapy program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC
Licensed by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation Board of Medical Examiners
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or equivalent)
Physical ability to lift, bend, walk, and perform required patient care activities

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inch height unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36\" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker.
20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
*Selected Positons)* Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)*
*Selected Positons)* Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) ((Selected Positions)*)