Lead NICU Respiratory Therapist
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Hiram
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
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. May assist with data collection and analysis of PI
activities. Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives
for designated shift. Leads the shift a. 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.
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.
Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure
staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job b.
Provides clinical assistance to staff as necessary d. Assist with
orientation & training for new employees and student clinical
rotations e. Communicates educational needs of staff (i.e. huddles,
new equipment or knowledge in-services for RT staff Maintains staff
education records Identifies learning needs of workgroup and
communicates needs to direct leader. Demonstrates excellence in
respiratory care practice by promoting process improvement and
committee participation 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. Participates in implementation and monitoring
of PI, Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives to
improve patient care delivery Complies with all WellStar Health
System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Graduate
of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or
CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Bachelor's
Degree Preferred 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 Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Ability
to function in stressful and emergency situations essential
Computer skills required Time management skills are required
Respiratory Care Prof Required Registered Respiratory Therapi
Required Adult Critical Care Specialist Preferred Must hold an
active GA Respiratory Care Professional License. NBRC Credential:
RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist Required Connect with the
most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that
gives you more.
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