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Registered Respiratory Therapist II (University Hospital)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 26m ago · Verified live

Job description

Job Description Summary
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type​
Regular
Cost Center
CC000707 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory (Main)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Work Shift
Job Description
Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians. Weekends/ holidays/emergency team as required.
Additional Job Description
Education: AAS in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S. C.
Work Experience: > or =2 years
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders by analyzing specimens and measuring lung capacity. They are responsible for administering physician-prescribed respiratory treatments and overseeing respiratory therapy technicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Care and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensed by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. A minimum of two years of work experience and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pulmonary diagnosticsPatient careBlood gas analysisSputum analysisLung capacity measurementClinical supervision

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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  • Includes weekends