Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

This role is designated for the RCP who has achieved RCP I expertise on the clinical, departmental and professional level. Employs the use of evidence-based practice, department and service area initiatives, and grows individually as a professional. Adheres to the Emory Behavioral Standards Adheres to the Emory Service Culture Guidelines Provides Patient and Family Centered Care Consistently meets departmental/hospital quality & safety goals

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associates degree in Respiratory Care. Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care or related science preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years or greater
JUDGEMENT: Employee may work independently under the general direction of their leader.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Currently licensed as an active Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Georgia.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Active membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)
MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS: ECMO training certification Intubation certification FCCS instructor PALS certification NRP certification AARC Pulmonary Disease Educator AARC Asthma Educator Certificate AARC Pulmonary Rehabilitation certificate
BLS required
ACLS required for adult critical care within 6 months of hire
NPS preferred if working in Special care nursery/NICU
ACCS preferred if working in Critical Care
CPFT and/or RPFT preferred if working in PFT
AE-C preferred if working in the Asthma Clinic
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Nice To Haves

PFT (pulmonary function testing) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes and Maintains all competencies
Refers and Guides others in the use of policies and procedures in the clinical setting
Assures competence to function if working in new area
Assures equipment is functioning properly and is ready for emergent situations; taking items out of service and reporting failures as needed
Serves as a role model for peers
Assesses unit work and report to supervisor/charge anticipates needs
Provides mentor level support for respiratory care practitioner I
Assists with patient care team discussions during complex patient care situations
Competent in clinical areas as appropriate
Competent and functions as a Preceptor
Must complete Preceptor course
Other duties as assigned
Competent in 1 of the following critical/specialty care areas: NICU, ICU, ECMO, CVICU, ED,CPET, Pulmonary Rehab IP(interventional pulmonary) etc.
Encouraged to participate as a super user to department related in-services and annual skill sessions.
Suggest modifications to care to patient care team
Acquires resources not readily available
Serves as a resource for ventilator management
Regularly attends department meetings (75%)
Regularly attends in services and educational offerings
Supports the evaluation of new equipment
Reviews policies and procedures to guide practice.
Highly encouraged to attend one professional Local, State or National Respiratory conference every two years
Serves as a preceptor/mentor for RCP level 1 respiratory therapists.