Respiratory Therapist

Provide clinical patient care in adult acute and critical care, pediatric, emergency department, and trauma respiratory care settings Serve as a clinical and operational role model and resource Instruct, apply, and mentor staff in advanced technical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving strategies Direct and plan shift assignments and workflow Determine staffing workload needs using EMR staffing reports Prepare and distribute staff assignments using EMR reports Assess and redeploy staffing levels throughout the shift Assure appropriate staffing levels for the oncoming shift Perform basic and advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and calculations Collect and interpret data for patient assessment and care planning Assist healthcare professionals with interpretation and clinical application of results Monitor and evaluate patient care plans Communicate findings to physicians, coworkers, and nursing staff and recommend modifications Complete clinical documentation and billing in the hospital EMR before the end of shift Research evidence-based clinical and operational practices Report and correct patient safety issues and support Patient Occurrence Reporting System follow-up and action planning Assure standardized handoff between shifts Escalate safety and outcome issues to the Clinical Supervisor Assist with orientation and technical competency for staff, new hires, medical staff, nursing staff, and respiratory care students Contribute to education content, department policies and procedures, and Performance Improvement processes Serve as a Super User for advanced technology and document staff competency completion Requirements Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or another related field Graduate of a school of Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or successor accrediting authority 3 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including 1 year at Prisma Health, working in Adult or Children's Hospital Critical Care Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) BLS required NBRC credentials must be maintained AARC Membership Required Certifications may include ACLS, NRP, FCCS, CAM class, or PALS depending on the unit Basic computer skills Data entry Bachelor's Degree or Specialty Certification/ECMO or Transport Team certification listed as an alternative qualification Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in clinical patient care within acute and critical care settings, including advanced technical skills and problem-solving strategies. Proficient in staffing management, clinical documentation, and evidence-based practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Highest-signal resume keywords Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner BLS Certification Advanced Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Procedures EMR Proficiency ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Clinical Patient Care Advanced Technical Skills Data Collection and Interpretation Patient Assessment Clinical Documentation Staff Assignment Planning Patient Safety Reporting Evidence-Based Practices Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics Workflow Management Soft Skills Mentoring Communication Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Team Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications BLS ACLS NRP FCCS PALS AARC Membership NBRC Credentials Industry Keywords Respiratory Therapy Acute Care Critical Care Pediatric Care Trauma Care Healthcare Operations Patient Care Planning Staffing Workload Management Clinical Supervision Performance Improvement Tools & Technologies EMR Systems Patient Occurrence Reporting System #J-18808-Ljbffr