Respiratory Therapist Lead

Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Hiram
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Night (United States of America) Overview: Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, Georgia is seeking a Full-time Lead Respiratory Therapist ( Shift: Nights) The Lead Respiratory Therapist is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of an assigned shift using independent judgment to assure successful and safe delivery of care. Facilitates onboarding and precepting under the guidance of their direct lead. Serves as a clinical resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments by providing direct patient care, medication administration and ensuring equipment resources and function. This role may require the duty of a patient assignment. Responsible for promotion and execution of PI initiatives. May assist with data collection and analysis of PI activities. Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives for designated shift. Responsibilities Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions Leadership and Collaboration 1. Leads the shift a. Assures delivery of safe patient care by analyzing patients needs and skill competency level of personnel when making patient assignments b. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and planning to ensure timely care delivery including discharge c. Communicates with direct leader any needs or concerns pertaining to patient care delivery or employee performance d. Assists in the evaluation of staff, providing input to Supervisor regarding clinical performance, teamwork, etc. of individuals. e. Assigns shift workload and preceptors f. Maintains financial stewardship in relation to productivity g. Maintains daily equipment function and calibration Innovation and Customer Care 2. Provides resources and support a. Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job b. Assists in acquiring appropriate staffing levels. c. Provides clinical assistance to staff as necessary d. Assist with orientation & training for new employees and student clinical rotations e. Assist with annual skill competencies f. Communicates educational needs of staff (i.e. huddles, new equipment or knowledge in-services for RT staff Maintains staff education records 3. Professional Development a. Maintains current knowledge related to patient population to deliver the highest standard of care b. Identifies learning needs of workgroup and communicates needs to direct leader. c. Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by promoting process improvement and committee participation 4. Exemplary Practice & Quality Outcomes a. Rounds on patients to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and 200% accountability b. Demonstrates excellence in Respiratory Care practice by providing the highest standard of direct patient care. c. Participates in implementation and monitoring of PI, Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives to improve patient care delivery Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Required Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Required Associate's Degree (Must have completed at least 100 credit hours towards B.S degree) Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred Required Minimum Experience Current advance credential with a minimum of two (2) years’ clinical experience to work in all critical care areas but not limited to Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments (Adult and Pediatric) as it relates each facility Required Required Minimum Skills Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Inter and Intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities Delegation skills required Ability to multi-task essential Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential Strong detail orientation required Computer skills required Time management skills are required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Respiratory Care Prof Required Basic Life Support Required BLS - Instructor Required BLS - Provisional Required Registered Respiratory Therapi Required Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Preferred Adult Critical Care Specialist Preferred Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist Preferred Asthma Educator Specialist Preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required ACLS - Instructor Required ACLS - Provisional Required Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr Preferred NRP - Instructor Preferred NRP - Provisional Preferred Pediatric Adv Life Support Required Must hold an active GA Respiratory Care Professional License. Required NBRC Credential: RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist Required One or more of the following NBRC Credentials: ACCS, AE-C, NPS, RPFT (AE-C certifications prior to September 1, 2022 issued by National Asthma Educator Certification Board) Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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