Respiratory Technician

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. seeks candidates who are actively enrolled as seniors or recent graduates of an accredited respiratory care program to support respiratory therapy services at the hospital.

The role emphasizes airway clearance, oxygen therapy setup, and potential nasal swab/EKG tasks under licensed supervision. Preferred applicants include those with prior Respiratory Technician 1 experience and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience specified.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a Respiratory Technician 1.
• Must be actively enrolled at a Senior level or recent graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.
• Competency must be validated in writing from an accredited educational program and by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the management of the ongoing process of Respiratory Care delivery to patients and parents, incorporating age-related and developmental-specific requirements under the supervision of a licensed professional including airway clearance, suctioning, and nebulizer therapies as well as set up and adjustment of supplemental oxygen therapies.
• May be trained to complete nasal swabs and EKGs for diagnostic testing independently.
• Participates in the educational process related to the delivery of healthcare under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• Participates in the discharge planning process under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• Assists in the management of the environment for the delivery of care under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• May assist with equipment and supply stocking, cleaning, and set-up.
• Maintains professional development.
• Participates in the achievement of organizational and departmental goals.
• Performs other responsibilities as required under the supervision of a licensed professional.

Education

Senior level student or recent graduate in accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Experience

• No minimum experience required
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a Respiratory Technician 1

Education

• Must be actively enrolled at a Senior level or recent graduate of an accredited respiratory care program

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Competency must be validated in writing from an accredited educational program and by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with the management of the ongoing process of Respiratory Care delivery to patients and parents, incorporating age-related and developmental-specific requirements under the supervision of a licensed professional including airway clearance, suctioning, and nebulizer therapies as well as set up and adjustment of supplemental oxygen therapies.
• May be trained to complete nasal swabs and EKGs for diagnostic testing independently.
• Participates in the educational process related to the delivery of healthcare under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• Participates in the discharge planning process under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• Assists in the management of the environment for the delivery of care under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• May assist with equipment and supply stocking, cleaning, and set-up.
• Maintains professional development.
• Participates in the achievement of organizational and departmental goals.
• Performs other responsibilities as required under the supervision of a licensed professional.

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 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family Respiratory

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.

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