Respiratory Care Practitioner / PRN

Emory Healthcare; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide essential respiratory care in acute and emergency situations. This role requires RRT certification and a commitment to professional development. Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to improving life quality throughout Georgia.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience preferred.
• ACLS and/or NRP may be required in specific departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients in various situations.
• Document respiratory care accurately to show patient progress.
• Select and check respiratory care equipment for proper function.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Time management

Ventilator management

Blood gas analysis

Trach care

Rapid Response skills

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Licensed Respiratory Care Professional (RCP)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Where you matter as much as the work you do

Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is 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 and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations, making a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Schedule and PRN Requirement: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm / PRN requirement is at least two 12-hour shifts per schedule.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations. Responsibilities include accurately documenting respiratory care, selecting and checking equipment, and performing related duties.

• Equipment and Supplies: Select, assemble, and check respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Professional Development: Collaborate with the manager to develop a professional growth plan. Attend educational in-services and participate in professional activities to stay current with trends and practices.
• Reporting/Data Management: Document respiratory care accurately to show patient progress and condition changes.
• Safety and Hygiene: Follow universal precautions and maintain sterilization of surfaces and equipment.
• Staff Education: May lead in-service educational programs related to respiratory care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) by the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per American Heart Association standards.
• ACLS and/or NRP may be required in specific departments.

PRN Salary:

• $45.00/hour (flat rate)
• Shift differentials are available.

Preferred at least two years of experience. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and time management skills. Proficiency in ventilator management, blood gas analysis, trach care, internal transports, and Rapid Response skills is required. Willingness to learn intubation, extubation, and arterial line insertions is also necessary.

Join Our Team Today! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University, is Georgia's most comprehensive academic health system and the only one with a Magnet-designated ambulatory practice. Comprising 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and over 425 provider locations, the EHC Network, established in 2011, is Georgia's largest clinically integrated network with more than 3,450 physicians across 70 subspecialties.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail], with at least one week's notice preferred.