Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Emory•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I serves as a clinician in clinical departments across inpatient and outpatient areas. The practitioner uses evidence-based practice, supports department and service-area initiatives, and develops as a professional. The role 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 practitioner maintains competencies, guides others in using clinical policies and procedures, ensures competence when working in a new area, and keeps equipment ready for emergent situations. The role assesses unit workload and reports anticipated needs to a supervisor or charge, participates in patient-round discussions, identifies alternative therapy or mechanical ventilation approaches, and supports clinical areas as appropriate. Additional duties may be assigned or modified in response to organizational needs. Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites may be required. This is an on-site position.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
At least one year of experience.
Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of Georgia.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification for adult critical care within six months of hire.
NRP certification for Special Care Nursery/NICU assignments.
Ability to work independently under the general direction of a leader.

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 items from service and report failures as needed.
Assess unit work and report to a supervisor or charge, anticipating needs.
Participate in patient-round discussions and identify alternate methods of therapy or mechanical ventilation.
Suggest modifications to care to the patient-care team.
Acquire resources that are not readily available.
Serve as a resource for ventilator management.
Attend at least 75% of department meetings.
Attend in-services and educational offerings regularly.
Partner in product evaluation and selection.
Review policies and procedures to guide practice.
Complete 10 CEUs annually.
Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites as required.