Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Emory•Decatur, GA

10h

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II role is intended for a practitioner who has achieved RCP I expertise at the clinical, departmental, and professional levels. The practitioner uses evidence-based practice and supports department and service-area initiatives while continuing to develop 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 competency, guides others in the use of clinical policies and procedures, verifies readiness and proper functioning of equipment, and serves as a role model. The position includes mentoring RCP I practitioners, supporting complex patient-care discussions, serving as a preceptor, and functioning competently in at least one listed critical or specialty care area. Practitioners also support service-area education and resources, contribute to equipment evaluation and policy review, and complete 15 CEUs annually. The position works a four-week schedule that includes two Mondays, two Fridays, and every third weekend. Employees must work an assigned annual holiday package consisting of three holidays. The night shift is 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
At least 2 years of experience.
Currently licensed as an active Respiratory Care Practitioner in Georgia.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Active membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).
At least one of the following certifications: ECMO training certification, intubation certification, FCCS instructor, PALS certification, NRP certification, AARC Pulmonary Disease Educator, AARC Asthma Educator Certificate, or AARC Pulmonary Rehabilitation certificate.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification for adult critical care within 6 months of hire.
Complete the required Preceptor course.
Complete 15 CEUs annually.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or a related science.
NPS certification if working in the Special Care Nursery/NICU.
ACCS certification if working in Critical Care.
CPFT and/or RPFT certification if working in PFT.
AE-C certification if working in the Asthma Clinic.
Attend one local, state, or national respiratory conference every two years (highly encouraged).

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain all competencies.
Guide others in using policies and procedures in clinical settings.
Ensure competence when working in a new area.
Ensure equipment functions properly and is ready for emergencies; remove equipment from service and report failures when needed.
Serve as a role model for peers.
Assess unit workload and report to the supervisor or charge practitioner, anticipating needs.
Provide mentor-level support to Respiratory Care Practitioner I staff.
Assist patient-care team discussions during complex patient-care situations.
Function competently in appropriate clinical areas and as a preceptor; complete the Preceptor course.
Be competent in at least one critical or specialty care area, such as NICU, ICU, ECMO, CVICU, ED, CPET, pulmonary rehabilitation, or interventional pulmonary.
Participate as a super user in department-related in-services and annual skill sessions.
Suggest modifications to patient 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 and regularly attend in-services and educational offerings.
Support evaluation of new equipment and review policies and procedures to guide practice.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor for level I respiratory therapists.
Complete 15 CEUs annually.
Work two Mondays, two Fridays, and every third weekend during the four-week schedule, and work the assigned annual holiday package of three holidays.