Lead Respiratory Therapist
On-site · Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Lead Respiratory Therapist with responsibility for directing the nightly shift, ensuring safe patient care, facilitating interdisciplinary planning, and mentoring staff. Provides direct patient care, medication administration, and supports equipment resources. Oversees onboarding, precepting, and staff education; participates in PI, customer service, and safety/quality initiatives; requires NBRC credentials and a minimum of two years of critical care experience. Requires Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy (or Bachelor’s preferred) and multiple licensure/certification credentials (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP) with ongoing professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)
- NBRC credentials: ACCS, AE-C, NPS, RPFT (AE-C credentials prior to Sept 1, 2022)
- BLS certification (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS certification (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or equivalent
- NRP certification (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) or NRP instructor prerequisites
- RCP/RT license/certification as applicable
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience in critical care areas (Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, ED)
- Advanced credential within 180 days preferred (NBRC-RRT)
- Pursuit/maintenance of NBRC credentials
- Ability to lead and precept on a nursing/RT shift
- Commitment to PI initiatives and quality outcomes
Additional Requirements
- None specified
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