Respiratory Care Practitioner / WEO

Emory Healthcare • Decatur, GA

91d

About The Position

Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible. Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (ELTACH) is a specialized facility focused on providing care for patients with serious, complex medical conditions that require extended hospital stays. These patients often need ongoing, intensive care after leaving a traditional hospital but are not yet well enough to transition to rehabilitation or home care. ELTACH treats about 400 patients a year with an average 30-day length of stay, 95% of whom come directly from an ICU setting and 65% of whom come in on a ventilator. Indeed, the acuity level at ELTACH is one of the highest in the nation.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Respiratory Care.
• New Graduate to 2 years experience.
• 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.
• BLS required.
• ACLS required for adult critical care within 6 months of hire.
• NRP required for Special care nursery/NICU.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).

Responsibilities

• Serves as a clinician at the clinical departments in both inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Employs the use of evidence-based practice, department and service area initiatives.
• Adheres to the Emory Behavioral Standards and Service Culture Guidelines.
• Provides Patient and Family Centered Care.
• 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.
• Participates in patient round discussions and identifies alternate methods of therapy or mechanical ventilation.
• Suggests modifications to care to patient care team.
• Acquires resources not readily available.
• Serves as a resource for ventilator management.
• Regularly attends department meetings (75%) and in-services and educational offerings.
• Partners in product evaluation and selection.
• Reviews policies and procedures to guide practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees