Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

6d•$35 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I serves as a clinician in inpatient and outpatient clinical departments. The role uses evidence-based practice and supports department and service-area initiatives while continuing to grow professionally. The practitioner 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, helps guide others in applying clinical policies and procedures, confirms readiness to work in new areas, and ensures equipment is functioning and ready for emergencies. The role involves assessing unit workload and anticipated needs, participating in patient rounds, identifying alternative therapies or ventilation methods, supporting clinical service areas, and serving as a ventilator-management resource. The practitioner also contributes to product evaluation, reviews policies and procedures, attends department meetings and educational offerings, and completes required continuing education. Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites may be required. This is an on-site position. Duties may be modified to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
One year or greater of experience.
Currently hold an active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of Georgia.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required for adult critical care within six months of hire.
NRP certification required for Special Care Nursery/NICU assignments.
Complete 10 CEUs annually.
Attend department meetings regularly; 75% attendance is specified.

Nice To Haves

Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) is preferred.
Encouraged to attend one local, state, or national respiratory conference every two years.

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain all competencies.
Refer and guide others in the use of clinical policies and procedures.
Assure competence to function when working in a new area.
Ensure equipment is functioning properly and ready for emergent situations; remove items from service and report failures as needed.
Assess unit work and report to the supervisor or charge person, anticipating needs.
Participate in patient-round discussions and identify alternative methods of therapy or mechanical ventilation.
Maintain competency in clinical areas as appropriate.
Suggest modifications to care to the patient-care team.
Acquire resources that are not readily available.
Serve as a resource for ventilator management.
Regularly attend department meetings, with 75% attendance specified.
Regularly attend in-services and educational offerings.
Partner in product evaluation and selection.
Review policies and procedures to guide practice.
Complete 10 CEUs annually.
Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites when required.