Respiratory Care Practitioner / PRN

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver exceptional respiratory care in acute and chronic settings. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient documentation, and professional development in one of the nation's top healthcare environments. Join a comprehensive health system dedicated to improving lives across Georgia.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) in Georgia.
• Participates in continuing education and professional activities.
• Accurately documents patient care following established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care in diverse patient situations.
• Selects and checks respiratory care equipment.
• Documents patient progress following established protocols.
• Conducts educational programs related to respiratory care.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Equipment Handling

Professional Development

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ACLS and/or NRP Certifications

Job description

Overview

Where you matter as much as the work youdo

JoinEmory Healthcare (EHC)ifyou’relooking for an opportunity withone of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology,and more!EHCis where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals.Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, GeorgiaInstitute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Description

7p -7:30a / PRN

TheRespiratory Care Practitionerprovides respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations. Accurately and completely documents respiratory care by following the established charting procedure. Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper operation and cleanliness.Performs related responsibilities as required.

• Equipment and Supplies: Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness; performs minor repairs to correct malfunctions.
• Professional Development: Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Reporting/Data Management: Accurately and completely documents respiratory care by following the established charting procedure to show the patient's progress or any changes in the patient's condition.
• Safety, Security and Health: Practices universal and/or specialized precautions in the daily cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
• Staff Resource: May conduct in-service educational programs related to the provision of respiratory care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• ACLS and/or NRP may be required in designated departments.

Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN Salary:

• $45.00/hour (flat rate)
• This position is eligible for shift differentials.

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,establishedin 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

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 [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.