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Respiratory Therapist Lead

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.

Hiram, GA
1 day ago

Job Description

Join Wellstar Health Systems as a Lead Respiratory Therapist, where you'll lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional patient care during night shifts. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring safe and effective respiratory therapy, supporting both patients and staff while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee daily activities of assigned shift
  • Ensure safe delivery of care and patient assignments
  • Facilitate onboarding and precepting
  • Serve as a clinical resource/support to staff and patients
  • Monitor equipment inventory and ensure functionality
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives
  • Evaluate staff performance and provide training

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program
  • Associate's Degree (100 credit hours towards B.S. degree)
  • Current advanced credential with a minimum of two years’ clinical experience
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Inter and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities
  • Delegation skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations
  • Strong detail orientation
  • Computer skills
  • Time management skills
  • Active GA Respiratory Care Professional License
  • NBRC Credential: RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Tech
  • Adult Critical Care Specialist
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
  • Asthma Educator Specialist
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support