Lead Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Respiratory Therapist

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.

Job Description

• Supports the supervision of shift activities and acts as the expert during assigned shifts
• Provides daily support of staffing and assignments
• Offers resource support and assists with preceptor tasks
• Fulfills assigned patient care workload
• Advocates for a highly efficient, accountable, and collaborative team environment
• Delivers the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care

Requirements

• Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
• 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)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Maintains a current licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in the state of Georgia

Additional Qualifications

• None