Lead Respiratory Therapist

Piedmont; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to supervise shift activities and serve as the on-shift expert, ensuring staffing, equipment readiness, and quality patient care.

The role emphasizes role modeling, collaboration with physicians and staff, and maintaining high standards of patient safety. Requires Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, 2 years' clinical experience, and current GA licensure (RRT), with ACLS/BCLS/PALS credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences is required.
• 2 years clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy.
• RRT with current GA licensure; ACLS/BLS/PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Support the supervision of shift activities and act as the on-shift expert.
• Provide staffing support and resource coordination for patient care.
• Support preceptor tasks and ensure high standards of patient safety and care.
• Foster a collaborative team environment with staff and physicians.

Skills

Shift supervision

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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.

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 Newnan Hospital