Lead Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Piedmont; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist for night shifts in Columbus, GA. This role involves supervision of shift activities, delivering high-quality patient care, and ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and current licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Qualifications

• Requires current BCLS, ACLS and NRP certifications.
• Minimum 2 years experience in respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift activities and provide resource support.
• Fulfilling assigned patient care workload.
• Deliver highest standards of patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Staff Supervision

Patient Care

Collaboration

Safety Standards

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

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RESPONSIBLE FOR:

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.

Description

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

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

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Requires an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.

Minimum Experience Required

Minimum of two years clinical experience in respiratory care. Current BCLS, ACLS and NRP certifications required. Proficient in all patient care settings (i.e., adult ICU, NICU). If limited NICU experience, able to ramp up basic skill set (i.e., delivery support, blood gases, equipment setup) within a defined timeframe.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

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.

Additional Qualifications

None.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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