<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join its clinical team at this 288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the surrounding region. The department covers inpatient and outpatient populations across all age groups — including a Level III NICU, advanced cardiac care, and a full maternity service line. This is a hands-on clinical role with meaningful daily impact and a clear path for professional growth within a safety-recognized, award-winning hospital system.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> <li>Note: benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and location</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>288-bed acute care facility with more than 30 years of service to York County and the broader region</li> <li>Respiratory therapy scope spans inpatient and outpatient settings across all age populations — neonatal through adult</li> <li>Level III NICU on campus, requiring NRP-certified therapists for NICU-trained staff</li> <li>Advanced cardiac and stroke care program; designated Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation</li> <li>Full maternity services including labor and delivery</li> <li>Diagnostic cardiopulmonary testing and quality control responsibilities, including operation and QC of I-STAT blood gas analyzers</li> <li>Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient; Certified Zero Harm Award from the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) in collaboration with DHEC</li> <li>Sister campus — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — with 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical, Surgical Services, and Women's Services, expanding system-wide opportunity</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited and approved Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program; Associate degree required</li> <li>Current Respiratory Therapy licensure through the South Carolina State Medical Examiner's office</li> <li>Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) credential required, verified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)</li> <li>Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred, verified by the NBRC</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS/CPR required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire</li> <li>American Heart Association PALS and ACLS certifications required within the orientation period</li> <li>NRP certification required for therapists assigned to NICU coverage</li> <li>2–5 years of related respiratory therapy experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, South Carolina — situated just south of Charlotte, North Carolina, offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a lower cost of living and a strong sense of community. The region features a mild four-season climate, proximity to Lake Wylie and the Catawba River for outdoor recreation, well-regarded public and private schools, and a growing dining and arts scene. Clinicians relocating to the area benefit from the affordability and pace of a mid-sized Southern city with the career resources of a major metro corridor close at hand.</p>