Respiratory Therapist, RRT Shift Supv

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for Respiratory Therapy to assist the Director in planning, directing, and coordinating Respiratory Care Services.

This role ensures regulatory compliance, quality patient care, and efficient operations within the department. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy with 1+ year of leadership and practice experience, and must hold or be eligible for RRT certification, ACLS, PALS, and BCLS.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Business Administration or Leadership preferred.
• 1+ year leadership experience required.
• 1+ year Respiratory Care practice experience required.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• ACLS, PALS and BCLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in organizing, planning, directing and coordinating Respiratory Care Services.
• Ensure services align with the hospital mission and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee department in Director's absence; manage staffing and budget aspects.
• Provide compassionate patient care and accurate documentation in EHR.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy/Business Admin/Leadership

Job description

Job Number: 34371

Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave

City, State: Albany, Georgia

Zip Code: 31701

Department: PPMH RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Shift: 7P7A

Shift Job Type: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-06-11

Job Summary

Assists the Director in the organizing, planning, directing and coordinating of all activities relating to Respiratory Care Services including ensuring services are within the Hospital's mission, meeting regulatory compliance and ensuring quality, safe, cost effective and efficient patient care is provided. Clinical Coordinators oversee the department in the absence of the Director.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Business Administration or Leadership Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 or more years leadership experience Required
• 1 or more years Respiratory Care practice experience. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
• ACLS Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Essential Functions

Demonstrates ability to effectively resolve conflicts. Successfully mediates conflict between individuals and groups and leaves relationships intact. Engineers plans to equitably and calmly resolve disputes. Resolves conflicts in a timely manner. Exhibits foresight to identify and diffuse conflicts before they occur. Actively participates in the budget development and management. Contributes to the Respiratory Care productivity goal by monitoring and managing daily staffing assignments. Controls salary expense by effective management of Human Resources. Actively seeks ways to reduce non-salary expense while maintaining or improving quality. Participates in budget development. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of budget management. Provides or recommends care based on the patient's condition and needs. Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues. Treats patients and families with compassion and follows physician orders. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. Respects patients confidentiality, privacy and social, spiritual, and cultural needs. Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient. Employees must become competent at accurate and efficient documentation in an electronic system. Accurately documents all pertinent information regarding patient services rendered. Makes corrections to errors following proper time frame and process. Documents services rendered as soon after as possible.

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.