<p>Fort Mill Medical Center — a 100-bed acute care facility that opened in 2022 in Fort Mill, SC — is recruiting a credentialed Respiratory Therapist to join its clinical team. This is a full-scope RT role covering inpatient and outpatient populations across all age groups, including ICU, medical/surgical, emergency, and NICU-trained coverage within a brand-new, fully equipped facility. The hospital's modern infrastructure, all-new equipment, and rapid community growth make this an exceptional opportunity for an RT seeking a high-acuity, technology-forward environment without the bureaucratic weight of a legacy institution.</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> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>100-bed acute care hospital opened in 2022 — all-new equipment and advanced technology throughout</li> <li>Full-scope respiratory therapy services for inpatient and outpatient populations across all age groups</li> <li>24/7 emergency department requiring RT coverage across the full acuity spectrum</li> <li>Intensive care unit (ICU) with high-acuity ventilator and cardiopulmonary management</li> <li>Medical/surgical unit patient population</li> <li>Comprehensive women's care service line including The Nest — a dedicated labor and delivery unit — with NICU-trained RT coverage available</li> <li>Diagnostic cardiopulmonary testing performed by RT staff</li> <li>Quality control responsibilities on all respiratory care equipment, including I-STAT blood gas analyzers</li> <li>Competency-based onboarding with a structured introductory orientation period</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited and approved Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program; Associate degree required</li> <li>CRTT credential required, verified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); RRT preferred</li> <li>Active South Carolina Respiratory Therapy licensure through the SC Medical Examiner's Office required (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS/CPR required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire</li> <li>AHA 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 job-related respiratory therapy experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Mill sits just south of Charlotte, NC, in York County — one of the fastest-growing communities in the Carolinas. Residents enjoy a low cost of living relative to the Charlotte metro, highly rated public schools, and easy access to the full cultural, dining, and entertainment offerings of a major city just across the state line. The area offers a blend of suburban comfort and outdoor recreation, with Lake Wylie, the Catawba River, and numerous parks within a short drive — an ideal setting for clinicians who want proximity to a major metro without the urban price tag.</p>