Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist @ Cobb Hospital

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) – Full‑Time/Nights. Job Summary 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 and may assist with data collection and analysis of PI activities, customer service, and safety and quality initiatives for the designated shift. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Leadership and Collaboration Leads the shift. Assures delivery of safe patient care by analyzing patients’ needs and the skill competency level of personnel when making patient assignments. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and planning to ensure timely care delivery and discharge. Communicates with direct leader any needs or concerns pertaining to patient care delivery or employee performance. Assists in the evaluation of staff, providing input to the Supervisor regarding clinical performance, teamwork, etc. of individuals. Assigns shift workload and preceptors. Maintains financial stewardship in relation to productivity. Maintains daily equipment function and calibration. Innovation and Customer Care Provides resources and support. Monitors equipment inventory, location, and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job. Assists in acquiring appropriate staffing levels. Provides clinical assistance to staff as necessary. Assists with orientation and training for new employees and student clinical rotations. Assists with annual skill competencies. Communicates educational needs of staff (e.g., huddles, new equipment or knowledge in‑services for RT staff). Maintains staff education records. Professional Development Maintains current knowledge related to patient population to deliver the highest standard of care. Identifies learning needs of the workgroup and communicates needs to direct leader. Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by promoting process improvement and committee participation. Exemplary Practice & Quality Outcomes Rounds on patients to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability. Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by providing the highest standard of direct patient care. Participates in implementation and monitoring of PI, customer service, and safety and quality initiatives to improve patient care delivery. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred). Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor. ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS – Instructor. PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – PALS – Instructor or PALS‑P – PALS Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days. NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC‑NALS – American Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP‑I – NRP – Instructor or NRP‑P – NRP Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days. NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist. RCP – Respiratory Care Professional. Additional License(s) and Certification(s) Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr within 180 Days Preferred or NRP – Instructor within 180 Days Preferred or Required. Required Minimum Experience Current advanced credential with a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience to work in all critical care areas (Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments – Adult and Pediatric) as related to each facility. 100 credit hours towards a B.S. degree may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Benefits and Other Information 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr