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Emory University

Private research university in Atlanta, GA

Respiratory Care Practitioner 2

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeDecatur, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in Respiratory Care is required; a bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or a related science is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience is required.
  • An active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Georgia and the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care are required.
  • Active membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care is required.
  • At least one of the following certifications is required: ECMO training certification, intubation certification, FCCS instructor, PALS certification, NRP certification, AARC Pulmonary Disease Educator, AARC Asthma Educator Certificate, or AARC Pulmonary Rehabilitation certificate.
  • BLS certification is required. ACLS is required for adult critical care within 6 months of hire.
  • NPS is preferred for work in the special care nursery or NICU; ACCS is preferred for critical care; CPFT and/or RPFT are preferred for PFT; and AE-C is preferred for the Asthma Clinic.
  • Annual completion of 15 continuing education units is required.
  • Must be able to meet the role's physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.
  • Must be able to work in environments that may involve blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor or outdoor conditions, latex, radiation, patient-care handling injuries, shift work, and required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Complete and maintain all competencies, guide others in using clinical policies and procedures, and ensure competence when working in a new area.
  • Ensure equipment is functioning and ready for emergencies, remove malfunctioning items from service, and report failures as needed.
  • Serve as a role model for peers and provide mentor-level support to Respiratory Care Practitioner I staff.
  • Assess unit workload, report to the supervisor or charge practitioner, and anticipate needs.
  • Assist patient-care-team discussions during complex patient-care situations; function competently in applicable clinical areas and as a preceptor.
  • Complete the preceptor course.
  • Maintain competence in at least one critical or specialty care area, such as NICU, ICU, ECMO, CVICU, ED, CPET, pulmonary rehabilitation, or interventional pulmonary.
  • Participate as a super user in department-related in-services and annual skill sessions, suggest care modifications to the patient-care team, acquire resources that are not readily available, and serve as a resource for ventilator management.
  • Attend at least 75% of department meetings and regularly attend in-services and educational offerings.
  • Support evaluation of new equipment and review policies and procedures to guide practice.
  • Serve as a preceptor or mentor for level 1 respiratory therapists.
  • Attend one local, state, or national respiratory conference every two years, encouraged.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or a related science is preferred.
  • NPS is preferred for work in the special care nursery or NICU; ACCS is preferred for critical care; CPFT and/or RPFT are preferred for PFT; and AE-C is preferred for the Asthma Clinic.
  • Attendance at one local, state, or national respiratory conference every two years is highly encouraged.

About the Company

Emory University

Private research university in Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, comprising nine schools and colleges alongside Emory Healthcare.

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