Lead Respiratory Therapist

@ Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Healthcarepiedmonthealthcare.com

Lead Respiratory Therapist

Fayetteville, GA
Posted today

About the job

Piedmont Healthcare seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee respiratory services, manage ventilators, supervise staff, and collaborate with medical teams in a patient-focused environment.

Requirements

  • Manage ventilators
  • Supervise respiratory team
  • Interpret ABGs
  • Provide advanced respiratory care

Qualifications

  • Experience in acute care
  • Leadership skills
  • Knowledge of protocols
  • Team management skills

Full job description

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee daily respiratory care services in our acute care setting. In this role, you’ll provide advanced clinical respiratory therapy, manage ventilators, interpret ABGs, and support complex cardiopulmonary patients. You will supervise and mentor a team of therapists, coordinate schedules, and ensure adherence to evidence-based protocols and regulatory standards. Working in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, you’ll partner with physicians and nurses to optimize outcomes while contributing to quality improvement and staff development initiatives.
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