Registered Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
Assesses patients, performs diagnostics, assists, and consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Administers the prescribed therapy to patients based on physician orders. May also be required to become proficient in the operation of Pulmonary Lab, cardiovascular and neurology equipment and in the performance of related duties except where additional licensure is required. Performs in areas of cardiology including electrocardiograms, echocardiography, cardiac and pulmonary stress testing, and electroencephalography where deemed competent. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist educational program.
- Current licensure by the Composite State Board of Georgia.
- Current RRT as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.
- Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS and NRP certification or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
- Current AHA/ARC PALS certification or obtained within nine (9) months of hire.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
