Division

Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown

Campus Location

Atlanta, GA, 30308

Campus Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Department

WEM Respiratory Therapy

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

160695

Job Category

Respiratory

Schedule

Other

Standard Hours

40 Hours

Hourly Minimum

USD $35.00/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint

USD $41.60/Hr.

We are hosting a hiring event for Respiratory Care Practitioner for our inpatient oncology expansion at our Winship Emory Midtown location on March 10, 2006! Please apply for more information.

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:

• 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 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. 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
  
  

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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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