Senior Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

SoFi student loan program

Career development

Loan forgiveness program

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shift. You will provide basic and advanced Cardiopulmonary services across neonatal to geriatric patients, including ventilation management and neonatal care.

The role requires NBRC registration, an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, and current BLS; ACLS, PALS, NALS certifications are preferred. Join UHS family and advance patient care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current BLS certification; ACLS, PALS, and NALS preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in basic and advanced respiratory care across age groups.
• Ability to perform essential and advanced procedures and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate clinical data; provide care from neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Initiate, monitor, and wean mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and BiPAP.
• Attend high-risk deliveries to assess and stabilize neonates.
• Resuscitate and manage airway during CPR for all ages.
• Assist with procedures such as tracheotomy, thoracentesis, and chest tubes.
• Document data in the medical record and communicate care plans.

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

BLS certification by the American Heart Association (AHA)

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NALS certification

Job description

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shift. You will provide basic and advanced Cardiopulmonary services across neonatal to geriatric patients, including ventilation management and neonatal care.

The role requires NBRC registration, an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, and current BLS; ACLS, PALS, NALS certifications are preferred. Join UHS family and advance patient care.