Lead RRT, Nights

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shifts. The role involves supervising shift activities, providing resource support, and ensuring high standards of patient safety and care.

Requires Associate's degree, 2 years clinical experience, NBRC RRT certification, Georgia licensure as Respiratory Care Professional, and ACLS/BLS/PALS. The position offers a collaborative team environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences is required.
• 2 years clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy; NICU ramp-up possible if limited.
• RRT certification by NBRC; valid Georgia licensure as Respiratory Care Professional; ACLS/BLS/PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Supports supervision of shift activities; acts as the expert during assigned shift.
• Provides resource support and preceptor tasks; manages patient care workload.
• Ensures highest standards of patient safety and quality of care; coordinates with staff and physicians.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

State Licensure as Respiratory Care Professional (GA)

Job description

Lead RRT, Nights

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