RRT - Respiratory Care

Respiratory Therapist

We're seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to continue the growth of our Respiratory Care team at Emory University Hospital Midtown. As part of our team you will be responsible for providing respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations. You will perform routine ventilator and artificial airway treatments in critical and general care areas. You will assists physicians and perform routine and respiratory care activities as necessary.

In addition to hands on patient care, Respiratory Therapists are required to accurately and completely document respiratory care by following the established charting procedure. You will select, assemble and check respiratory care equipment for proper operation and cleanliness. Develops and adjusts individual exercise prescription in accordance with GXT, daily patient response in rehab, and physician recommendations on a regular basis (with assistance of Exercise Physiologist)

Supervises exercise session, monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercise

Assesses participants pre, during, and post exercise, making appropriate referrals, and/or recommendations to the participant, other staff, and Medical Director

Graduate of a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care) accredited approved school required.

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.

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