Job Description Summary

At MUSC Health Lancaster, being a Respiratory Therapist means more than a job – it’s a calling. You’ll make a difference in patients’ lives every single day. Join a compassionate team where your skills and dedication are truly valued.

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

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide life-saving cardiopulmonary care for patients of all ages. You’ll work closely with physicians and healthcare teams to treat and manage respiratory conditions, maintain airways, and administer therapeutic interventions.

Key Responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist

• Deliver cardiopulmonary therapies for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients

• Manage airways for patients in respiratory arrest

• Administer and monitor mechanical ventilation

• Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath samples

• Measure lung function and oxygen/carbon dioxide levels

• Carry out physician-prescribed treatments

• Supervise and assist respiratory therapy technicians
   

May assist with EEGs, EKGs, stress testing, and sleep studies

Additional Job Description

 Qualifications for a Respiratory Therapist

Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Certifications: 

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC (or pending) 

• Current South Carolina Respiratory Therapy License

• BLS, ACLS, PALS (American Heart Association and Neonatal Resuscitation Program

​Shift Differentials

• Mon–Thurs (3p–11p): +$4.50/hr
   

• Mon–Thurs (11p–7a): +$4.75/hr
   

• Fri–Sun (11p–7a): +$7.00/hr

• Sat - Sun (7a-3p): =$5.00/hr

• Sat-Sun (3p-11p): =$6.50/hr.

South Carolina State Benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
   

• State Retirement Plan
   

• Paid Parental Leave
   

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Sign On Bonus:

• $20,000

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate team of healthcare professionals committed to excellence and compassion in patient care. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

Apply now to take the next step in your Respiratory Therapy career with MUSC Health Lancaster!

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

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. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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