PRN/ Respiratory Care Practitioner

Emory • Atlanta, GA

4d

About The Position

Provides respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations. Accurately documents respiratory care and patient progress or changes in condition according to established charting procedures. Selects, assembles, checks, and cleans respiratory care equipment, and performs minor repairs to correct malfunctions. Follows safety precautions when cleaning and sterilizing work surfaces, equipment, and instruments. Works with a manager to formulate a professional development plan, attends educational in-services as appropriate, and participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends and developments. May conduct in-service educational programs related to respiratory care.

This is a PRN position with physical demands and environmental exposures that may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Travel may be required.

Requirements

• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) by the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS and/or NRP may be required in designated departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations.
• Document respiratory care accurately and completely according to established charting procedures, including patient progress and changes in condition.
• Select, assemble, check, and clean respiratory care equipment; perform minor repairs to correct malfunctions.
• Practice universal and/or specialized precautions when cleaning and sterilizing work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
• Work with a manager to formulate a professional development plan; attend educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• May conduct in-service educational programs related to respiratory care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed