Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

6d•$37 - $44

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II who has achieved Respiratory Care Practitioner I expertise at the clinical, departmental, and professional levels. The role uses evidence-based practice and participates in department and service-area initiatives while supporting ongoing professional growth. 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 practitioner maintains competencies, guides others in applying clinical policies and procedures, ensures readiness when working in new areas, and checks equipment for proper function and emergency readiness. The role assesses unit workload and anticipates needs, mentors and precepts RCP I staff, participates in complex patient-care discussions, and is competent in at least one designated critical or specialty-care area. The practitioner also supports service-area education, ventilator management, equipment evaluation, and policy and procedure review. Fifteen CEUs are required annually.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
At least 2 years of experience.
Active Georgia Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
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.
Ability to work independently under the general direction of a leader.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or a related science.
NPS certification if working in the Special Care Nursery or 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, which is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain all competencies.
Refer and guide others in using policies and procedures in the clinical setting.
Ensure competence when functioning in a new work area.
Ensure equipment functions properly and is ready for emergencies; remove faulty equipment from service and report failures as needed.
Serve as a role model for peers.
Assess unit workload, report to the supervisor or charge person, and anticipate needs.
Provide mentor-level support for Respiratory Care Practitioner I staff.
Assist patient-care team discussions during complex patient-care situations.
Function as a preceptor and complete the required Preceptor course.
Maintain competency in at least one critical or specialty-care area, such as NICU, ICU, ECMO, CVICU, ED, CPET, Pulmonary Rehab, or interventional pulmonary.
Participate as a super user in department-related in-services and annual skill sessions, as encouraged.
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.
Review policies and procedures to guide practice.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor for RCP I respiratory therapists.
Complete 15 CEUs annually.