Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Ridgeway, SC

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 15 days ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

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Travel Respiratory Therapist

  • Titan Medical Group
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 6 days ago

Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Gross Pay: $1256.00 - $1456.00 Location: Columbia, SC, United States Start date: 6/22/2026 Assignment length: 13 Weeks Minimum years of relevant experience in healthcare...

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 1 day ago

**Equal Opportunity Employer** Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of current work experience providing in Respiratory Therapist - RRT....

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Travel Respiratory CRT in Columbia, South Carolina

  • Gifted Healthcare
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and artificial ventilation. The CRT draws, analyzes, and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKG tests....

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Local Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

  • StaffDNA
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance....

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Respiratory Therapist

  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 6 days ago

Key Words: Therapy, Respiratory, Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist, RRT, CRTT, CRT, EEG Tech *Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes...

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Respiratory Therapist-South Carolina (Contract)

  • Heartbeat Health
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 8 days ago

in respiratory therapy practices, procedures, and terminology Comfortable working independently and traveling locally (within a 45 minute radius) Not required but desired bilingual fluency in English...

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,684 per week

  • Care Career
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 10 days ago

Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) About Care Career Care Career brings together a portfolio of leading healthcare staffing organizations, each delivering...

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Registered Respiratory Therapist I- PRN

  • MUSC
  • Camden, SC (16 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Camden, SC (16 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 11 days ago

Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)....

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Supplemental Health Care
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 14 days ago

Therapist Contract Details: $1,422 - $1,569 per week* 13-week contract with possibility of extension NOC shifts available Duties will include but are not limited to respiratory care services to individual...

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Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist

  • Focus Staff
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 20 days ago

RRT, Respiratory Therapist, Traveling Respiratory Therapist - RRT, Part-Time, Contract, Travel, Temporary, 13 Weeks, Temp....

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Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 20 days ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

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Respiratory Therapist/RT

  • RCM Health Care Services
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 21 days ago

Gross Pay: $1395.09 Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Nights Position: 323981 Job Description Position number: 323981 Position: Respiratory Therapist/RT | Registered Respiratory Therapist/RRT Specialty/ Unit...

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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 23 days ago

Respiratory Therapists perform diagnostic tests and you must collaborate with the care team to create a treatment plan....

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Travel Allied - RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (24 miles from Ridgeway, SC)
  • 23 days ago

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist....

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Demographic Data for Ridgeway, SC

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Respiratory Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Acute Respiratory Failure
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Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings
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Therapist Certificate Course Online
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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Ridgeway, SC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Ridgeway, SC offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
43.0%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.2%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in Ridgeway, SC
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
23.4%
1-2 years
20.2%
2-4 years
6.2%
4-6 years
2.8%



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