Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Emory•Lithonia, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I serves as a clinician in inpatient and outpatient clinical departments. The practitioner uses evidence-based practice and contributes to department and service-area initiatives while developing professionally. 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 colleagues in applying clinical policies and procedures, ensures readiness to work in new areas, and checks that equipment is functioning and ready for emergencies. The role includes assessing unit workload and anticipated needs, participating in patient rounds, identifying alternative therapies or mechanical ventilation approaches, supporting service areas, and serving as a resource for ventilator management. Practitioners also contribute to product evaluation, review policies and procedures, attend department meetings and educational offerings, and complete required continuing education. Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites may be required. The position is on-site; duties may be modified according to organizational needs.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
At least one year of experience.
Currently hold an active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Georgia.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification within six months of hire for adult critical care.
NRP certification for Special Care Nursery/NICU assignments.
Complete 10 CEUs annually.
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 using clinical policies and procedures.
Ensure competence when assigned to a new work area.
Ensure equipment functions properly and is ready for emergencies; remove faulty items from service and report failures as needed.
Assess unit workload and report anticipated needs to a supervisor or charge person.
Participate in patient-round discussions and identify alternative 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.
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.
Provide patient- and family-centered care and meet departmental and hospital quality and safety goals.
Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites when required.