Lead Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to supervise shift activities and serve as the expert for their assigned shift, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

The role requires 2 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy, an NBRC-registered RRT, and current state licensure in Georgia. ACLS/ALS, BCLS, and PALS are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy.
• RRT license (NBRC) with current Georgia licensure; ACLS/ALS can be used in place of ACLS; BCLS and PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the supervision of shift activities and act as the expert during assigned shift.
• Provide resource support, assist preceptors, and manage patient care workload to maintain safety and efficiency.

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.

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