Lead RRT, Nights

About the role

Piedmont Eastside is seeking a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the team in Snellville, GA. The Respiratory Department is dedicated to providing quality, patient centered care and service to the community. The ideal candidate will share the common goal of making a positive difference in every life touched.

Department details

• Utilize Respiratory Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas
• After completing competency, RTs are able to intubate and insert A-lines
• Work in adult cardiac care unit (ICU), medical/surgical ICU, progressive care unit (PCU), acute care floors (womens, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro)
• Women's Center with a level 3 NICU — RTs attend deliveries and care for babies admitted to the NICU receiving respiratory care
• Pulmonary function lab (PFT) where RTs perform outpatient and inpatient PFTs
• Perform inpatient EKGs on general care floors, occasionally outpatient (shared service with cardiology)
• Manage GE Carescape R860 vents, Servo I vents, Drager VN500 and HFOV NICU vents, Phillips V60, Bubble CPAP, REMstar CPAP, Smart Vest, and Airvo
• Perform bronchoscopy assistance with Glidescope disposable bronchs
• Opportunity to cross-train on EEGs, PFTs and NICU
• Option to participate in Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development classes, and Skills Development Courses
• Team consists of approximately 50 members: 1 director, 1 supervisor, 1 NICU lead, and 2 adult leads
• Typically run 7 people during the day and 6-7 at night (varies per census and acuity)
• Cover South Campus which has an ED, behavioral health unit and acute care rehab — 1 RT for each shift
• Candidates allowed to shadow the department and facility

Responsibilities

• Support supervision of shift activities and act as the expert during assigned shift
• Daily support of staffing and assignments
• Provide resource support and support preceptor tasks
• Fulfill assigned patient care workload
• Serve as a role model and advocate a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and with physicians
• Deliver the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care

Qualifications

• 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)
• If limited NICU experience, able to ramp up basic skill set (i.e., delivery support, blood gases, equipment setup) within a defined timeframe
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in the state of Georgia

Full Time Nights · Sign on Bonus Available