Respiratory Therapist RRT

Respiratory Care Practitioner

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

Job Duties:

• 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

Assumption of Duties:

• Assess 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

Service Area Support:

• 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

Professional Activity:

• 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

Minimum Qualification:

• 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. Preferred membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).

Other Requirements (if applicable):

• BLS required
• ACLS required for adult critical care within 6 months of hire
• NRP required for Special care nursery/NICU

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.