Respiratory Therapist FT Days

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Feb 25, 2025
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary The Clinical Coordinator serves as a role model and resource for providing clinical and operational leadership. As a direct patient care provider this position delivers expert care in all clinical settings. Instructs, applies and mentors staff in advanced level technical skills, critical thinking and problem solving strategies to intervene in complex patient care situations. Advocates for appropriate patient therapy, competent in directing and planning shift assignment and workflow. Contributes to the development of education content for completion of required competency /training presents formal education as assigned by leadership.Is a Super User for advanced technology; maintaining and documenting staff completion as assigned by super user specialty group. Contributes to drafting department Policy and procedure and participates in Performance Improvement processes and monitoring. Accountabilities Acts independently to perform respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with the physician's order, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols. - 30% Able to obtain blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results accurately. - 10% Able to initiate, monitor and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. - 20% Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and associated equipment. - 10% Accurately and completely documents and charges for all respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate. - 10% Effectively communicates with all members of the healthcare team to include students and nurse shadows. Provides an accurate and complete report. Makes recommendations as appropriate. Communicates well with supervisors, coordinators, or those acting in lieu of the above. - 10% Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives. Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfection and sterilization of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status. - 10% Acts as a good steward of resources, including supplies, time/productivity, etc - 10% Minimum Requirements Associate's Degree - Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school In Lieu Of In lieu of associate degree will consider diploma and/or experience. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) BLS NBRC (credentials must be maintained) Other certifications dependent on work unit : NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS ACLS required within the first year for adult care areas NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICU Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15107143 Childrens Hospital-Respiratory Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.