Pulmonary Diagnostics Tech 1

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare provider in Sandy Springs, Georgia is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary function testing and non-critical respiratory care for patients from newborn to 21 years of age. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy and possess the required licenses and certifications, while demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver safe and effective care while prioritizing exemplary customer service.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required.
• Associate's degree from accredited respiratory therapy program is essential.
• Certification in Basic Life Support and a current Georgia license are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides cardiopulmonary function testing for newborns to 21 years old.
• Independently performs procedures per standards.
• Provides non-critical respiratory care and patient assessment.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families.
• Participates in care planning and clinical problem-solving.

Skills

Strong organizational capabilities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic Windows skills

Education

Associate's degree from accredited respiratory therapy program

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Respiratory Care Professional license

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

7:30 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 AM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

Provides cardiopulmonary function testing and non-critical respiratory care to patients from newborn to 21 years of age consistent with accepted standards. Effectively and efficiently functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team that assesses, implements, plans, and evaluates patient care services. Proactively supports delivery of safe and clinically effective patient care while providing exemplary customer service at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Education

• Associate's degree from accredited respiratory therapy program

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Respiratory Care Professional current Georgia license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong organizational capabilities and communication skills
• Exhibits enthusiasm and willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Job Responsibilities

• Provides cardiopulmonary function testing for patients from newborn to 21 years of age integrating emotional, psychosocial, educational, and growth and developmental needs of the patient and family within 6 months of employment.
• Independently performs procedures per national and departmental standards, including spirometry, plethysmography, diffusing capacity (DLCO), pulmonary stress test and other procedures as ordered.
• Independently provides non-critical respiratory care, including patient assessment, aerosol therapy, patient education, and airway assessment and management.
• Assesses and appropriately addresses patients' learning needs, including comprehension, understanding, and compliance of the patient and family.
• Participates in care planning and implementation and suggests alternatives which lead to desired clinical outcomes.
• Communicates effectively via verbal and/or written documentation.
• Performs competently in clinical and non-clinical problem-solving.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

859 Mount Vernon Hwy NE

Job Family

Respiratory