Respiratory Care Practitioner / WEO

Emory • Lithonia, GA

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About The Position

This role defines the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who 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, and grows individually as a professional. Adheres to the Emory Behavioral Standards Adheres to the Emory Service Culture Guidelines Provides Patient and Family Centered Care Consistently meets departmental/hospital quality & safety goals

Requirements

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associates degree in Respiratory Care.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: New Graduate to 2 years experience
• JUDGEMENT: Employee may work independently under the general direction of their leader.
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: 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

• 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; taking items out of service and reporting failures as needed
• Assesses unit work and report to supervisor/charge anticipates needs
• Participate in patient round discussions and identifies alternate methods of therapy or mechanical ventilation
• Competent in clinical areas as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned
• Suggest modifications to care to patient care team
• Acquires resources not readily available
• Serves as a resource for ventilator management
• Regularly attends department meetings (75%)
• Regularly attends in services and educational offerings
• Partners in product evaluation and selection
• Reviews policies and procedures to guide practice.
• Encouraged to attend one professional Local, State or National Respiratory conference every two years
• 10 CEUs required annually

Benefits

• Learn more about our exciting bonus opportunities , including relocation incentives paid upon offer acceptance to help with moving and upfront expenses — plus referral incentives and additional position-based bonuses designed to reward your commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree