Lead Respiratory Therapist & Shift Leader

Piedmont-Healthcare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to supervise shift activities and serve as an expert on their assigned shift. You will support staffing, assign resources, assist with preceptor tasks, and manage patient care workloads while modeling a collaborative, safety‑driven team environment with physicians and staff.

The role emphasizes delivering high standards of patient safety and quality of care, requiring 2 years of clinical Respiratory Therapy experience and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• 2 years clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy; NICU ramp-up if needed.
• RRT required; NBRC certification; state licensure in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift activities and act as the expert during the shift.
• Support staffing and assignments; provide resource support.
• Assist with preceptor tasks and manage patient care workload.

Skills

Shift supervision

Preceptor tasks

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to supervise shift activities and serve as an expert on their assigned shift. You will support staffing, assign resources, assist with preceptor tasks, and manage patient care workloads while modeling a collaborative, safety‑driven team environment with physicians and staff.

The role emphasizes delivering high standards of patient safety and quality of care, requiring 2 years of clinical Respiratory Therapy experience and