Lead Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to supervise shift activities and provide expert clinical support. You will mentor staff, coordinate patient care workloads, and ensure high standards of safety and quality in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, 2+ years of clinical experience, and NBRC RRT with GA licensure, plus ACLS/BCLS/PALS certifications to ensure readiness for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy; ramp-up for NICU if needed.
• RRT NBRC certification; Georgia licensure; ACLS/BCLS/PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Supports supervision of shift activities and acts as expert during assigned shift.
• Delivers patient care workload, provides resource support, and mentors staff and preceptors.

Skills

Clinical respiratory therapyexperience

RRT - NBRC

ACLS

BCLS

PALS

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

RRT NBRC Certification

Georgia Respiratory Care Licensure

ACLS

BCLS

PALS

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