Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Emory•Atlanta, GA

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 participates in 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 appropriate use of clinical policies and procedures, confirms readiness to work in new areas, and ensures equipment is functioning and ready for emergencies. The practitioner assesses unit workload, reports needs to a supervisor or charge person, participates in patient rounds, contributes to discussions of therapy or mechanical ventilation alternatives, and supports the clinical team. The role also helps evaluate products, reviews policies and procedures, attends meetings and educational offerings, and is encouraged to attend a respiratory care conference every two years. Ten continuing education units are required annually.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
New graduate to 2 years of experience.
Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of Georgia.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification for adult critical care within 6 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.
Attendance at one local, state, or national respiratory conference every two years is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain all competencies.
Refer and guide others in applying policies and procedures in the clinical setting.
Ensure competence when working in a new area.
Ensure equipment functions properly and is ready for emergencies; 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 duties 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.
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 continuing education units annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.