Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT CRT Sign-On Bonus
MUSC - North Charleston, SC
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Registered Respiratory Therapist – Main Hospital Charleston, SC | Full-time (36 hours/week) ???? Sign-on bonus: $15,000 for experienced therapist and $10,000 for new grads! ???? Relocation assistance: $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 more for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts! (Up to $5.30 added to your hourly rate!) The Registered Respiratory Therapist 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. 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. Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) CC000707 CHS - Therapy - Respiratory (Main) Hourly Health-27 Work Shift Join MUSC Health – Where Your Work Truly Matters At MUSC Health, we’re not just hiring Respiratory Therapists — we’re welcoming teammates who want to make an impact, grow their careers, and thrive in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and compassion. Provide life-changing respiratory care and diagnostic testing ✅ Manage ventilators and deliver physician-prescribed therapies ✅ Perform advanced pulmonary function measures and sample collection ✅ Supervise respiratory therapy technicians and partner with world-class medical teams ✅ Work in Charleston’s premier Level I trauma, Magnet-recognized hospital, part of a top-ranked academic medical center Why You’ll Love MUSC Health • $15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced therapist and $10,000 for new grads to kickstart your journey! • $3,200 relocation assistance to help you settle into beautiful Charleston • Pension plan : fully vested after 8 years = guaranteed monthly income for life at retirement age • Free dental insurance & affordable medical plans • Charleston, SC — historic charm, coastal beauty, vibrant food scene ⸻ ???? Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program ✔ Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC ✔ Licensed by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation Board of Medical Examiners ✔ Licensed as a respiratory care practitioner by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations Board of Medical Examiners. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (from/to floor from/to 36 inc hes assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
Created: 2026-03-06