Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Lead Respiratory Therapist FT Nights

***$20,000.00 Sign-On Bonus (Paid over 2 Years)***

The Team Leader will provide direct oversight over Respiratory staff and participates in evaluations and counseling sessions of Respiratory staff. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care given to patients at PMC requiring respiratory therapy services.

• Performs and documents basic assessment. Identifies deviations for the norm based on standards. Reassesses, identifies, and prioritizes problems in accordance with the assessment.
• Standards of care initiated and utilized in accordance with the RT Department standards. Available resources are identified and utilized to achieve standards of care. Standards of care are revised in accordance with RT Department standards.
• Evaluates and modifies care based on subjective and objective patient responses. Evaluates and modifies standards of care based on achieved patient outcomes. Documentation reflects department standards.
• Identifies needs and customizes education for patients and families.
• Patient care activities are coordinated, communicated, and delegated to team members appropriately. Patient report communicated in a concise, accurate and timely manner in accordance with RT Department standards. Evaluates care provided by direct observation.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Required:
  • Education: Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Therapy program; Associate degree in Science 
  • Experience: 5 years of Critical Care experience
  • Licensure/Certification: 
    • Minimum of CRT
    • American Heart Association BLS CPR, must be obtained within 7 days of hire
    • American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, and NRP within orientation period.

• Preferred:
  • Experience: 
    • Level 2 or 3 NICU experience
    • Minimum of 1 year of Team Leader/Supervisory experience 
  • Licensure/Certification: RRT

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Piedmont Medical Center hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Piedmont Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status