Respiratory Care Practitioner I
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) serves as a clinician in inpatient and outpatient clinical departments. The role uses evidence-based practice and supports department and service-area initiatives while developing professionally. The practitioner follows Emory Behavioral Standards and Service Culture Guidelines, provides patient- and family-centered care, and consistently meets departmental and hospital quality and safety goals. The RCP maintains competencies, supports the use of clinical policies and procedures, confirms readiness to work in new clinical areas, and ensures equipment is functioning and ready for emergent situations. The practitioner assesses unit workload and reports to the supervisor or charge person, participates in patient rounds, identifies alternate therapies or mechanical ventilation methods, and supports the care team with clinical resources and ventilator management. Professional activities include attending department meetings and educational offerings, helping evaluate products, reviewing policies and procedures, and completing required continuing education.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
- New graduate to 2 years of experience.
- Currently licensed as an active Respiratory Care Practitioner in Georgia.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required for adult critical care within 6 months of hire.
- NRP certification required for Special Care Nursery/NICU assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) is preferred.
- Encouraged to attend one local, state, or national respiratory conference every two years.
Responsibilities
- Complete and maintain all competencies.
- Refer and guide others in the use of policies and procedures in the clinical setting.
- Ensure competence to function when working in a new area.
- Ensure equipment is functioning properly and ready for emergent situations; remove equipment from service and report failures as needed.
- Assess unit work and report to the supervisor or charge person, anticipating needs.
- Participate in patient-round discussions and identify alternate methods of therapy or mechanical ventilation.
- Perform competently in appropriate clinical areas.
- Suggest modifications to care to the patient care team.
- Acquire resources that are not readily available.
- Serve as a resource for ventilator management.
- Regularly attend department meetings, with 75% attendance specified.
- Regularly attend in-services and educational offerings.
- Partner in product evaluation and selection.
- Review policies and procedures to guide practice.
- Complete 10 CEUs annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
