Lead RRT, Nights

Piedmont

Snellville (GA)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 143,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Georgia is seeking a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night position at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville. The ideal candidate will have an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences and at least two years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include supervising shift activities, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, and collaborating effectively with team members. Certifications like BCLS, ACLS, and NRP are mandatory. Offering a supportive team environment, this position is crucial in delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of two years of clinical experience in respiratory care.
Must have BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.
Is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

Support the supervision of shift activities.
Deliver highest standards of patient safety and quality of care.
Fulfill assigned patient care workload.

Skills

Clinical experience

Respiratory care

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Tools

GE Carescape R860 vents

Servo I vents

Drager VN500 NICU vents

Phillips V60

Bubble CPAP

REMstar CPAP

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Sign on Bonus Available! Do what you love, and love what you do! When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. Here at Piedmont, we are transforming healthcare, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts the patient first.

Piedmont Eastside, Full Time Nights

We have a fantastic career opportunity for a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team here at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, GA. Our Respiratory Department is dedicated to providing quality, patient centered care and service to the citizens of this community. The ideal candidate will share our common goal of making a positive difference in every life we touch.

Some Facts About Us

We utilize Respiratory Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas. After completing competency, RTs are able to intubate and insert A-lines. We work in adult cardiac care unit (ICU), medical/surgical ICU, progressive care unit (PCU), acute care floors (women’s, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro). We have a Women’s Center with a level 3 NICU. RTs will attend deliveries and care for babies who are admitted to the NICU receiving respiratory care. We have a pulmonary function lab (PFT) where RTs perform outpatient and inpatient PFTs. We perform inpatient EKGs on the general care floors, occasionally outpatient (shared service with cardiology). We manage GE Carescape R860 vents, Servo I vents, Drager VN500 and HFOV NICU vents, Phillips V60, Bubble CPAP, REMstar CPAP, Smart Vest, and Airvo. We perform bronchoscopy assistance with Glidescope disposable bronchoscopes. There is opportunity to cross-train on EEGs, PFTs and NICU. We offer participation in Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development classes, and Skills Development Courses. Our team consists of approximately 50 members, 1 director, 1 supervisor, 1 NICU lead, and 2 adult lead. We typically run 7 people during the day and 6-7 at night, varying per census and acuity. We cover our South Campus which has an ED, behavioral health unit and acute care rehab, with 1 RT per shift. We allow candidates to shadow our department and facility.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Supports the supervision of shift activities, and acts as the expert during the 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.

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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.

Business Unit : Company Name: Eastside Medical Center LLC

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