Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Emory • Atlanta, GA

9h

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II has achieved Respiratory Care Practitioner I expertise at the clinical, departmental, and professional levels. The practitioner uses evidence-based practice, participates in department and service-area initiatives, and continues to grow professionally. The role 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 policies and procedures, ensures readiness to work in new areas, and checks that equipment is functioning and available for emergencies. The practitioner mentors Respiratory Care Practitioner I staff, supports complex patient-care discussions, works as a preceptor, and is competent in at least one critical or specialty care area. Additional work includes supporting service-area education, serving as a ventilator-management resource, attending department meetings and educational offerings, supporting new-equipment evaluation, and reviewing policies and procedures. The role requires 15 continuing education units annually.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Currently hold an active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Georgia.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Active membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).
• Hold 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.
• Work independently under the general direction of a leader.
• Complete 15 CEUs annually.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or a related science.
• NPS certification if working in a 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 (highly encouraged).

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain all competencies.
• Refer and guide others in using clinical policies and procedures.
• Ensure competence when working in a new area.
• Ensure equipment functions properly and is ready for emergencies; remove malfunctioning equipment from service and report failures as needed.
• Serve as a role model for peers.
• Assess unit workload and report to a supervisor or charge person; anticipate 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 required preceptor course.
• Be competent 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 when appropriate.
• 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 continuing education units annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree