Respiratory Care Practitioner / PRN

Emory•Decatur, GA

About The Position

Provides respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations. Accurately and completely documents care according to established charting procedures, including patient progress and changes in condition. Selects, assembles, checks, and maintains respiratory care equipment for proper function and cleanliness, and performs minor repairs to correct malfunctions. Follows appropriate 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 current knowledge. May conduct in-service educational programs related to respiratory care. Work environment and environmental exposures vary by 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.
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 using established charting procedures, including patient progress and changes in condition.
Select, assemble, and check respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness; perform minor repairs to correct malfunctions.
Use 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.
Perform related responsibilities as required.