Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist @ Cobb Hospital
On-site · Fayette, Alabama, United States
Fayette, Alabama, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelAssociates DegreeLarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Associates Degree
Company size
Large
Job Summary
Lead Respiratory Therapist at Cobb Hospital by Wellstar leads the shift, ensures safe delivery of care, assigns workload, supports staff and physicians, and upholds PI, safety, and quality initiatives. Provides direct patient care, medication administration, and ensures equipment availability; serves as a clinical resource, mentors staff, participates in education and training, and maintains current knowledge in respiratory care across critical care areas.
Required Qualifications
- NBRC Credentials (ACC S, AE-C, NPS, RPFT) required for new hires after 11/13/2022
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (or equivalent)
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Two years of clinical experience in critical care areas (Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, ED) preferred/required
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (minimum/required with Bachelor’s preferred)
- Ability to perform direct patient care, medication administration, and equipment management
- Leadership responsibilities including shift leadership, precepting, and staff evaluation
- Participation in PI, safety and quality initiatives
- Education and staff development responsibilities (orientation, training, competencies)
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