Respiratory Care Practitioner / RRT / WEO

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

1d•$35 - $42

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) serves as a clinician in inpatient and outpatient clinical departments. The practitioner applies evidence-based practices and participates in department and service-area initiatives while developing professionally. The role follows Emory Behavioral Standards and Service Culture Guidelines, provides patient- and family-centered care, and consistently meets departmental and hospital quality and safety goals. The position works under the general direction of a leader and may work independently. Employees follow four-week schedules. Weekend work includes Saturday and Sunday, and may also include at least two Mondays and two Fridays. Employees must work an annual holiday package totaling three holidays. The role requires maintaining competencies, supporting clinical practice and equipment readiness, participating in patient rounds and department activities, and completing continuing education.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
New graduate to 2 years of experience.
Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of Georgia.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification for adult critical care within 6 months of hire.
NRP certification for Special Care Nursery/NICU assignments.
Ability to meet the physical requirements described, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.
Work the required Saturday and Sunday weekends; may also be required to work at least two Mondays and two Fridays.
Work the annual holiday package, which equals three holidays.

Nice To Haves

Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain all competencies; guide others in using clinical policies and procedures and ensure competence when working in a new area.
Ensure equipment is functioning and ready for emergent situations; remove equipment from service and report failures as needed.
Assess unit workload and report to a supervisor or charge person; anticipate needs.
Participate in patient-round discussions and identify alternate methods of therapy or mechanical ventilation.
Suggest modifications to care to the patient care team and obtain resources that are not readily available.
Serve as a resource for ventilator management.
Regularly attend department meetings, with 75% attendance, and attend in-services and educational offerings.
Partner in product evaluation and selection, and review policies and procedures to guide practice.
Complete 10 continuing education units annually; encouraged to attend a local, state, or national respiratory conference every two years.
Perform other duties as assigned.