Lead Respiratory Therapist, Nights

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

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our care team. This role supports shift supervision, allocates staff, and ensures high standards of patient safety and quality of care.

Requires Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences, 2 years of clinical experience, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist and Georgia licensure; ACLS/BCLS/PALS certifications; readiness to ramp up NICU skills if needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
• Work Experience: 2 years clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy.
• Licenses/Certifications: NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Georgia licensure; ACLS; BCLS; PALS.

Responsibilities

• Supports the supervision of shift activities and acts as the expert during the assigned shift.
• Duties include daily staffing support, resource allocation, and preceptor tasks.
• Delivers high standards of patient safety and quality of care in collaboration with physicians and staff.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

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 Henry Hospital