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Seneca, South Carolina

Respiratory Therapist, Ambulatory, FT Days

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of practice; works in accordance with direct physician orders and/or standard practice protocols under direct physician supervision; performs defined duties.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Gathers information for patient visit with physician, including laboratory results, radiology tests, pulmonary tests and details of patient's condition.

  • Assists physician with office procedures.
  • Reviews existing data in patient medical record including Current Respiratory Care orders, medication list, radiology testing and other diagnostic testing.
  • Patient history; Physical examination; Pulmonary function values; Laboratory data
  • Returns patient phone calls; make appointments for ancillary services; assist with patient referrals, phone in prescriptions.
  • Conducts respiratory care procedures as appropriate.
  • Fill out CMNs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Post high school education up to 18 months in a Respiratory Therapy program
  • Experience - One (1) year in Respiratory Therapy
  • In Lieu Of
  • NA
  • Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) from state in which work is performed.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) National Board of Respiratory Care
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Basic computer skills
  • Data entry skills
  • Mathematical skills
  • Working knowledge of clinical office equipment (vitals, suction, defib)

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location: Pulmonary Center - Seneca

  • Facility
  • Pulmonology-Seneca

Department: Pulmonology-Seneca-Practice Operations

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Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist performs clinical procedures, assists physicians with office tasks, and manages patient medical records. They are responsible for conducting respiratory care, gathering diagnostic data, and coordinating patient appointments and referrals.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a Respiratory Therapy program of up to 18 months and possess at least one year of relevant experience. Required certifications include a state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentVital signs monitoringSuctioningDefibrillationMedical record reviewPatient history takingPulmonary function testingLaboratory data analysis

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 61% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 19 employers

7
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Seneca

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,430/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.