Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Emory•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I 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 adheres to 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 applying clinical policies and procedures, ensures readiness to work in new areas, and verifies that equipment is functioning and ready for emergent situations. The role assesses unit workload and anticipates needs, participates in patient rounds, identifies alternative therapies or mechanical ventilation approaches, supports service areas, contributes to care recommendations, and serves as a resource for ventilator management. Professional activities include product evaluation, policy review, continuing education, and participation in department meetings and educational offerings. Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites may be required. This is an on-site position. Physical demands and environmental exposures vary by assigned work area and tasks.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
One year or greater of experience.
Currently licensed as an active Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Georgia.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required for adult critical care within six months of hire.
NRP certification required for Special Care Nursery/NICU assignments.
Ability to work independently under the general direction of a leader.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, which may vary by work area and tasks.

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 using policies and procedures in the clinical setting.
Ensure competence when working in a new area.
Ensure equipment functions properly and is ready for emergent situations; remove equipment from service and report failures as needed.
Assess unit workload and report to the supervisor or charge person while anticipating needs.
Participate in patient-round discussions and identify alternative therapy or mechanical ventilation methods.
Maintain competency in clinical areas as appropriate.
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 (75%).
Regularly attend in-services and educational offerings.
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.
Perform additional duties as assigned.