SUMMARY Supervises respiratory therapy activities to ensure the quality performance of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for respiratory patients ranging in age from newborn through geriatric. SOME SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE + Supervise respiratory activities on their shift. Duties include scheduling, employee assistance, work assignments, and review. + Evaluates patient response to prescribed therapy, recommending changes to improve the patient’s pulmonary status as indicated; and implementing respiratory protocols where necessary. + Monitors physician orders to ensure therapeutic procedures are reordered according to hospital departmental policy. + Evaluate staff performance, including formal evaluations, feedback, discipline and counseling regarding conduct, attendance, competency, and related matters + Monitor/adjust staffing and workload to maintain appropriate levels + Conduct staff meetings once per month and PRN + Collaborate with director to implement financial plan and department goals. QUALIFICATIONS + Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the South Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners and by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) + Two years of critical care experience + Bachelor’s degree preferred