Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult - Ashley River Tower

Job Summary Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adults Charleston, SC | Full‑time (36 hours/week) Sign‑on bonus: $15,000 for experienced therapists and $10,000 for new grads Relocation assistance: $3,200 Free dental insurance | Low‑cost medical | Robust pension plan (fully vested after 8 years) Career ladders and professional growth at South Carolina’s #1 hospital Shift differential pay – earn up to $5.30 more for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts The Registered Respiratory Therapist assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. The role includes collecting and analyzing sputum, blood, and breath specimens, measuring lung capacity, and administering physician‑prescribed therapies. The therapist also oversees respiratory therapy technicians and manages ventilator care. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Employment Details Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Cost Center CC000710 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory Adult (ART) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health‑26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift (not specified) Qualities that Matter Graduate of a CoARC‑accredited respiratory therapy program Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC Licensed by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation Board of Medical Examiners Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or equivalent) Physical capacity to lift, bend, walk, and perform required patient care activities Physical Requirements Stand, sit, walk, and climb stairs continuously or infrequently; work indoors and outdoors Use elevated areas, work in confined or cramped spaces, kneel, bend at the waist, twist, squat, perform pinching, gross motor, fine manipulation, reach overhead, repetitive hand movements, lift and carry up to 50 lbs, and balance with lower extremities Maintain 20/40 vision, color discrimination, depth perception, peripheral vision, hearing acuity, and manage stressful situations Work rotating shifts, overtime as required, latex‑safe environment, and tactile sensory functions Benefits $15,000 sign‑on bonus for experienced therapists; $10,000 for new grads $3,200 relocation assistance Pension plan fully vested after 8 years Free dental insurance & affordable medical plans Clear career ladders & ongoing education Collaborative team culture focused on patient care Location: Charleston, SC – historic charm, coastal beauty, vibrant food scene Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr