Respiratory Therapist / RRT

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join its Respiratory Care team at Emory University Hospital Midtown. The role involves providing respiratory care in various situations including acute and emergency cases.

You must have qualifications such as RRT registration and a state license. Responsibilities include patient care, documentation of services, and ensuring equipment readiness.

Emory is committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited school.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations.
• Accurately document respiratory care by following established procedures.
• Select, assemble, and check respiratory care equipment for proper operation.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient documentation

Equipment operation

Education

Graduate of CoARC accredited school

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Licensed Respiratory Care Professional (RCP)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to continue the growth of our Respiratory Care team at Emory University Hospital Midtown. As part of our team you will provide respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations. You will perform routine ventilator and artificial airway treatments in critical and general care areas. You will assist physicians and perform routine respiratory care activities as necessary.

In addition to hands-on patient care, Respiratory Therapists are required to accurately and completely document respiratory care by following the established charting procedure. You will select, assemble, and check respiratory care equipment for proper operation and cleanliness. You will work with management to formulate plans for professional development.

Shift

DAY / EVENING SHIFT: 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited school.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emory is an equal opportunity employer. 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.