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Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

MUSC Health
Lancaster, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Job Description Summary

Come join our Respiratory Therapist TEAM - Where your expertise makes every breath count.

Let us help you breathe life into your career!

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

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping patients breathe easier and live healthier lives? Join our dedicated healthcare team and make a difference every single day! We’re seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who’s ready to bring skill, compassion, and innovation to our Cardiopulmonary Services department.

Benefits

  • South Carolina State Health Insurance
  • South Carolina State Retirement
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Advancement Opportunities

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our care team, you’ll:

  • Administer cardiopulmonary therapeutic modalities to patients of all ages
  • Maintain airways and provide life-saving ventilation support
  • Assist in diagnosing, treating, and managing pulmonary disorders
  • Collect and analyze respiratory specimens (sputum, blood, breath)
  • Measure lung function and administer physician-prescribed treatments
  • Take primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments and oversee RT technicians

You may also have the opportunity to be cross-trained in related procedures such as EEG, EKG, Stress Testing, and Sleep Studies — expanding your skill set and advancing your career.

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduate of an accredited college of Respiratory Therapy.

Licenses/Certification: Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or awaiting NBRC exam and possess a current South Carolina License. Must have and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) with the American Heart Association and Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

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.

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: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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