Respiratory Therapist / RRT

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Decatur, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Respiratory Care team at Emory Decatur Hospital Campus. You will provide respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations, perform ventilator and airway treatments, and support physicians in care planning.

This position requires graduation from a CoARC-accredited program, NBRC RRT credential, GA license as Respiratory Care Professional, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.
• Licensed as Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) in Georgia.
• BLS certification per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations.
• Perform routine ventilator and artificial airway treatments.
• Assist physicians and document respiratory care activities; participate in care planning.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Education

CoARC-accredited program

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

Georgia RCP license

BLS certification

Job description

167696Respiratory Therapist / RRTDivision Emory Decatur Hospital Campus Location Decatur, GA, 30033Campus LocationUS-GA-Decatur Department DEC-Cardiac Rehab Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 167696 Job Category Therapy Schedule 6:30a-7p Standard Hours 36 Hours Hourly Minimum USD $29.68/Hr. Hourly Midpoint USD $39.76/Hr.

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

We're seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapistto continue the growth of our Respiratory Care team at Emory University Hospital Midtown. As part of our team you will be responsible for providing 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 assists physicians and perform routine and 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.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

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.