Entry-Level Respiratory Care Practitioner

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day one Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs And more! Description Job Summary: 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, Emory Service Culture Guidelines, provides patient and family centered care consistently meets departmental/hospital quality & safety goals. Job Duties: Key Responsibility Category: Level of Competency - 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 Key Responsibility Category: Assumption of Duties - Assesses unit work and reports to supervisor/charge, anticipates needs, participates in patient round discussions and identifies alternate methods of therapy or mechanical ventilation, competent in clinical areas as appropriate, other duties as assigned Key Responsibility Category: 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 Key Responsibility Category: Professional Activity - Partners in product evaluation and selection, reviews policies and procedures to guide practice, encourages attendance at one professional local, state or national respiratory conference every two years (10 CEUs required annually) Minimum Qualification Associates degree in Respiratory Care. New graduate to 2 years experience. Employee may work independently under general direction of leader. Currently licensed as an active Respiratory Care Practitioner in state of Georgia, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care, preferred membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC). 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 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. Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr