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Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist @ Cobb Hospital

On-site · Austell, Georgia, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Associates Degree
Company size
Large

Job Summary

Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist directs the night shift at Cobb/AustraI-area Wellstar facility, oversees daily patient-care delivery, onboarding and precepting, and provides direct respiratory care including medication administration. Responsibilities include evaluating patient needs, assigning and precepting staff, coordinating interdisciplinary planning, maintaining equipment/calibration, supporting PI initiatives, and contributing to safety and quality improvements. Requires current NBRC credentials and commonly required respiratory therapy licenses/certifications; 2+ years of critical-care experience; roles include leadership in resource coordination, staff development, and clinical support for staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments.

Required Qualifications

  • Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
  • Current NBRC credentials (RRT/NBRC) and state licensure as applicable
  • BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications as listed
  • 2+ years clinical experience in critical care areas (e.g., Adult ICU, CVICU, NICU, Burn, ED)
  • Ability to lead shift, mentor staff, and ensure safe patient care

Desired Qualifications

  • NBRC credentials: ACCS, AE-C, NPS, RPFT (AE-C certifications prior to Sep 1, 2022)
  • NBRC-RRT
  • RCP/Respiratory Care Professional
  • 2+ years clinical experience in critical care areas (Adult ICU/CVICU/Burn/NICU/ED)
  • PALS/NRP/ACLS/BLS certifications (Instructor options acceptable)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred or NRP-Instructor within 180 days
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