Lead Respiratory Therapist

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to supervise shift activities and provide expert respiratory care. The role emphasizes staffing support, resource allocation, and serving as a role model for teamwork with staff and physicians to uphold high patient safety and quality of care.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, 2 years of clinical Respiratory Therapy experience, and active NBRC RRT licensure with Georgia state licensure

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• 2 years clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy.
• RRT licensure by NBRC; current Georgia state licensure upon hire.
• ACLS/ALS accepted in place of ACLS; BCLS and PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift activities and act as expert during assigned shift.
• Provide staffing support and resources for daily operations.
• Support preceptor tasks and patient care workload.
• Model a collaborative, efficient team environment with staff and physicians to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Staff supervision

Clinical expertise

Team leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Tools

Ventilator management

Job description

Lead Respiratory Therapist

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