Respiratory Therapist - Nights - $20,000 Sign-on
- MUSC Health
- Lancaster, SC 29720, USA
Job Description
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
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001543 LAN - Respiratory Therapy (LMC)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-26Scheduled Weekly Hours
36Work 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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The Medical University of South Carolina
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, with a mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates over 3,100 students in six colleges and trains 950+ residents and fellows across its health system. MUSC leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health and research funding.
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. In 2024, for the 10th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.
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