Respiratory Care Practitioner / WEO

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Atlanta, where your role as a Respiratory Care Practitioner will significantly impact patient care. This full-time position requires a commitment to evidence-based practices and teamwork, ensuring high-quality care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. You'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while working alongside passionate healthcare professionals dedicated to improving lives across Georgia. Emory Healthcare offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued, and your career can flourish.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Georgia.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient and family centered care in clinical settings.
• Participates in patient rounds and suggests alternative therapies.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Care

Ventilator Management

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

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, and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Description

Schedule: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm / Full Time / 36 Hours / WEO

This role defines the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who serves as a clinician at the clinical departments in both inpatient and outpatient areas. Employs evidence-based practice, department and service area initiatives, and grows professionally. Adheres to the Emory Behavioral Standards and Service Culture Guidelines. Provides Patient and Family Centered Care and consistently meets departmental/hospital quality & safety goals.

Level of Competency: Completes and maintains all competencies. Guides others in policies and procedures in the clinical setting. Ensures competence in new areas. Checks equipment functionality and readiness for emergent situations, reporting failures as needed.

Assumption of Duties: Assesses unit work and reports to supervisor/charge, anticipates needs. Participates in patient rounds, identifies alternative therapies or mechanical ventilation options. Performs other duties as assigned.

Service Area Support: Suggests modifications to care, acquires resources, and serves as a ventilator management resource. Attends department meetings (75%) and educational offerings regularly.

Professional Activity: Participates in product evaluation, reviews policies, and attends professional conferences (every two years). Requires 10 CEUs annually.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Respiratory Care
• New Graduate to 2 years’ experience
• Ability to work independently under supervision
• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Georgia
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• BLS certification
• ACLS within 6 months for adult critical care
• NRP for NICU/Special care nursery
• Preferred membership in AARC

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is Georgia's most comprehensive academic health system, with 11 hospitals, including 4 Magnet-designated, and over 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is Georgia's largest clinically integrated network with over 3,450 physicians across 70 subspecialties.

Additional Details

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.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. One week's notice is preferred for accommodation requests.