Lead Respiratory Therapist

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, GA is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist for days, 3 12-hour shifts from 7a to 7p. You will supervise shift activities and serve as the expert on your assigned unit, delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Required are an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, 2 years of clinical experience, RRT credential with NBRC, and active Georgia licensure, plus ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• 2 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

• Supports the supervision of shift activities and acts as the expert on assigned shift.
• Provides staffing and assignment support and resource coordination.
• Supports preceptor tasks and manages assigned patient care workload.
• Fosters a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and physicians.
• Upholds the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care.

Skills

Team coordination

Patient care

Clinical excellence

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Lead Respiratory Therapist

Overview:

Sign-on Bonus Available

Shift Info: Days, 3 12s at 7a-7p

Location: Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, Ga

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities:

Supports the supervision of shift activities, and acts as the expert during his or her assigned shift. Duties include daily support of staffing and assignments, providing resource support, supporting preceptor tasks, and fulfilling assigned patient care workload. Serves as a role model and advocates a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and with physicians. Delivers the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications:

Education

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required

Work Experience

• 2 years Clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy. If limited NICU experience, able to ramp up basic skill set (i.e., delivery support, blood gases, equipment setup) within a defined timeframe. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); has and maintains a current licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in the state of Georgia Upon Hire Required
• ACLS ALS can be used in place of ACLS Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Fayette Hospital