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and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more!

6:30p-7a / Full Time / 36 Hours

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.

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 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.

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. Encouraged to attend one professional Local, State or National Respiratory conference every two years; 10 CEUs required annually,

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Associate’s degree in respiratory care.
• 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).
• BLS required via the American Heart Association
• ACLS required for adult critical care within 6 months of hire NRP required for Special care nursery/NICU

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• New Graduate to 2 years’ experience.
• JUDGEMENT: Employee may work independently under the general direction of their leader.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. 

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.

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 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 environmental 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.