Lead Respiratory Therapist

Wellstar Health System; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Roswell, Georgia is seeking a clinical leader for a respiratory care position. The candidate will manage shifts, ensure safety and quality in patient care, and support staff training. A Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred along with necessary certifications including BLS and ACLS.

The role requires a minimum of two years clinical experience in critical care settings. Join us in delivering high-quality healthcare in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years of clinical experience in critical care.
• Current advanced credential as Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily activities of assigned shift.
• Ensure safe delivery of patient care and manage staff assignments.
• Facilitate staff onboarding and training.

Skills

Clinical support

Leadership

Patient care

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Patient management systems

Clinical equipment monitoring

Job description

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Job Summary

Responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of an assigned shift using independent judgment to assure successful and safe delivery of care. Facilitates onboarding and precepting under the guidance of their direct lead. Serves as a clinical resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments by providing direct patient care, medication administration and ensuring equipment resources and function. This role may require the duty of a patient assignment. Responsible for promotion and execution of PI initiatives. May assist with data collection and analysis of PI activities. Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives for designated shift. NOTE: New Hires (After 11/13/2022): Must have one or more of the following NBRC Credentials: ACCS, AE-C, NPS, RPFT (AE-C certifications prior to September 1, 2022 issued by National Asthma Educator Certification Board).

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

1. Leadership and Collaboration
   • Leads the shift.
   • Assures delivery of safe patient care by analyzing patients' needs and skill competency level of personnel when making patient assignments.
   • Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and planning to ensure timely care delivery including discharge.
   • Communicates with direct leader any needs or concerns pertaining to patient care delivery or employee performance.
   • Assists in the evaluation of staff, providing input to Supervisor regarding clinical performance, teamwork, etc. of individuals.
   • Assigns shift workload and preceptors.
   • Maintains financial stewardship in relation to productivity.
   • Maintains daily equipment function and calibration.
2. Innovation and Customer Care
   • Provides resources and support.
   • Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job.
   • Assists in acquiring appropriate staffing levels.
   • Provides clinical assistance to staff as necessary.
   • Assists with orientation & training for new employees and student clinical rotations.
   • Assists with annual skill competencies.
   • Communicates educational needs of staff (i.e. huddles, new equipment or knowledge in‑services for RT staff).
   • Maintains staff education records.
3. Professional Development
   • Maintains current knowledge related to patient population to deliver the highest standard of care.
   • Identifies learning needs of workgroup and communicates needs to direct leader.
   • Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by promoting process improvement and committee participation.
4. Exemplary Practice & Quality Outcomes
   • Rounds on patients to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability.
   • Demonstrates excellence in Respiratory Care practice by providing the highest standard of direct patient care.
   • Participates in implementation and monitoring of PI, Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives to improve patient care delivery.
   • Performs other duties as assigned.
   • Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor's Respiratory Therapy (preferred).

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor.
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS – Instructor.
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – PALS – Instructor or PALS‑P – PALS‑Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days.
• NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC‑NALS – American Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP‑I – NRP – Instructor or NRP‑P – NRP‑Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days.
• NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• RCP – Respiratory Care Prof.

Additional License(s) And Certification(s)

• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 180 Days (preferred) or NRP – Instructor within 180 Days (preferred).

Required Minimum Experience

Current advanced credential with a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience to work in all critical care areas but not limited to Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments (Adult and Pediatric) as it relates each facility. Requires 100 credit hours towards a B.S. degree may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.