Rhonda Ruggiero

Registered Respiratory Therapist · Gmmc

respiratory therapist Simpsonville, SC

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
19 years
since Jan 2007
Gender
Female

Experience

Registered Respiratory TherapistCurrent
Gmmc
Since Jan 2007 · 19 years · Simpsonville, SC

Education

Greenville Technical College
Associate of Science (A.S.)
2004 – 2007
Upstate EMS Council inc
EMT-INTERMEDIATE
1989

Skills

Acls Critical Care Cpr Certified Respiratory Therapy Ventilators Respiratory Care Acute Care Patient Education Mechanical Ventilation Ekg Emergency Room Icu Direct Patient Care Pulmonary Rehabilitation Inpatient Airway Management Cpap Intubation Blood Gas Pft Oxygen Therapy Pulse Oximetry Trach Care Tracheostomy Pulmonary Diseases Asthma Ccu Cardiopulmonary Spirometry Medical/Surgical Hemodynamic Monitoring

Professional Overview

Rhonda Ruggiero is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Gmmc, based in Simpsonville, SC. As a respiratory therapist, Ruggiero contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Simpsonville, SC. They have been with Gmmc for 19 years. Ruggiero holds academic credentials, including Associate of Science (A.S.) and EMT-INTERMEDIATE, from Greenville Technical College and Upstate EMS Council inc. Core competencies include Acls, Critical Care, Cpr Certified, Respiratory Therapy, Ventilators. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Simpsonville, SC healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Rhonda Ruggiero is one of them.
  • 293 respiratory therapists are based in SC (out of 18,805 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in SC: $51,000 – $87,000 (median $65,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in SC: Prisma Health (23), Medical University Of South Carolina (20), Palmetto Health (14).
  • 1% of respiratory therapists in SC hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 60% of respiratory therapists in SC have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rhonda Ruggiero located?

Rhonda Ruggiero is based in Simpsonville, SC. They are currently affiliated with Gmmc.

What is Rhonda Ruggiero's specialty?

Rhonda Ruggiero specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Rhonda Ruggiero currently work?

Rhonda Ruggiero currently works at Gmmc. They have been there for 19 years.

What is Rhonda Ruggiero's educational background?

Rhonda Ruggiero attended Greenville Technical College and Upstate EMS Council inc.

How do I contact Rhonda Ruggiero for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in SC?

respiratory therapists in SC typically earn $51,000 to $87,000 annually, with a median of $65,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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