Lead Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
- Location
- Onsite (Newnan, GA)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to supervise shift activities and provide expert clinical support. This role ensures high standards of patient safety and fosters a collaborative team environment.
Skills
Respiratory Therapy
Patient Safety
Staff Supervision
Clinical Leadership
NICU Care
Blood Gas Analysis
Equipment Setup
Patient Care
Preceptor Training
ACLS
BCLS
PALS
RRT Certification
Full job details
Overview
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.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
- 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
- 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