Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Part-Time

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the Cardiopulmonary Services department. The role involves administering therapies, maintaining airways, and supporting diagnosis and treatment across patient ages.

The position requires NBRC credentials or eligibility, SC licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with opportunities for cross-training in related procedures and skills development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college of Respiratory Therapy.
• NBRC credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or awaiting NBRC exam.
• Must possess and maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Administer cardiopulmonary therapeutic modalities to patients of all ages.
• Maintain airways and provide life-saving ventilation support.
• Assist in diagnosing, treating, and managing pulmonary disorders.
• Collect and analyze respiratory specimens (sputum, blood, breath).
• Measure lung function and administer physician-prescribed treatments.
• Take primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments and oversee RT technicians.
• Cross-train in related procedures such as EEG, EKG, Stress Testing, and Sleep Studies.

Education

Graduate of an accredited college of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Description Summary

Come join our Respiratory Therapist TEAM - Where your expertise makes every breath count. Let us help you breathe life into your career!

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001543 LAN - Respiratory Therapy (LMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours 24

Work Shift

Job Description Are you passionate about helping patients breathe easier and live healthier lives? Join our dedicated healthcare team and make a difference every single day! We're seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who's ready to bring skill, compassion, and innovation to our Cardiopulmonary Services department.

What You'll Do

• Administer cardiopulmonary therapeutic modalities to patients of all ages
• Maintain airways and provide life-saving ventilation support
• Assist in diagnosing, treating, and managing pulmonary disorders
• Collect and analyze respiratory specimens (sputum, blood, breath)
• Measure lung function and administer physician-prescribed treatments
• Take primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments and oversee RT technicians
• You may also have the opportunity to be cross-trained in related procedures such as EEG, EKG, Stress Testing, and Sleep Studies - expanding your skill set and advancing your career.

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduate of an accredited college of Respiratory Therapy.

Licenses/Certification: Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or awaiting NBRC exam and possess a current South Carolina License. Must have and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) with the American Heart Association and Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.

There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designed hospitals in South Carolina.