Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

11h•$37 - $44

About The Position

This role is for a Respiratory Care Practitioner who has achieved RCP I expertise in clinical practice, departmental work, and professional development. The practitioner uses evidence-based practice and supports department and service-area initiatives while continuing 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 using clinical policies and procedures, ensures readiness to work in new areas, and checks that equipment is functioning and ready for emergencies. The role supports unit operations, mentors RCP I practitioners, contributes to complex patient-care discussions, and functions as a preceptor after completing the required preceptor course. Competency in at least one critical or specialty care area is required. The practitioner supports service-area education and initiatives, suggests changes to care, obtains needed resources, and serves as a resource for ventilator management. Professional activities include supporting new-equipment evaluations, reviewing policies and procedures, mentoring and precepting RCP I practitioners, and completing 15 CEUs annually. The schedule is organized in four-week periods and includes two Mondays, two Fridays, and every third weekend during each schedule. An annual holiday package of three specified holidays is required. 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 six months of hire.
Complete the required Preceptor course.
Complete 15 CEUs annually.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

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; this is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain all competencies.
Guide others in applying policies and procedures in the clinical setting.
Ensure competence when working in a new area.
Verify equipment is functioning and ready for emergencies; remove equipment from service and report failures as needed.
Serve as a role model for peers.
Assess unit workload and report to the supervisor or charge practitioner; anticipate needs.
Provide mentor-level support to Respiratory Care Practitioner I staff.
Assist patient-care team discussions during complex patient-care situations.
Maintain competence in applicable clinical areas and function as a preceptor after completing the required preceptor course.
Maintain competency 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 skills 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 department meetings regularly, with 75% attendance specified.
Attend in-services and educational offerings regularly.
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.
Work two Mondays, two Fridays, and every third weekend during each four-week schedule.
Work the specified annual holiday package, totaling three holidays.