Therapist II - Resp RRT

900 Emory Healthcare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess patients, perform diagnostics, and administer prescribed therapy under physician orders. The role may require proficiency with Pulmonary Lab, cardiovascular and neurology equipment, including ECGs, echocardiography, stress testing, and related duties where allowed by licensure.

Education: AMA-approved RT program graduate. Licensure and certifications are required, including RRT and AHA BLS/ACLS/NRP, with on-call schedule and 0.9 FTE

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist educational program.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care equipment and protocols.
• Ability to assist physicians and other healthcare professionals in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and perform diagnostics under physician orders.
• Administer prescribed therapy and manage respiratory care plans.
• Operate Pulmonary Lab, ECG, echocardiography and related equipment as competent.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program

Job description

Work Shift

Day - 12 Hour (United States of America)

Job Description

Assesses patients, performs diagnostics, assists, and consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Administers the prescribed therapy to patients based on physician orders. May also be required to become proficient in the operation of Pulmonary Lab, cardiovascular and neurology equipment and in the performance of related duties except where additional licensure is required. Performs in areas of cardiology including electrocardiograms, echocardiography, cardiac and pulmonary stress testing, and electroencephalography where deemed competent.

Qualifications

Education & Training: Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist educational program.

Experience: None Required

Certifications / Registration / Licensure

• Current licensure by the Composite State Board of Georgia.
• Current RRT as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.
• Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS and NRP certification or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Current AHA/ARC PALS certification or obtained within nine (9) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must have good working knowledge in the use of equipment used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients receiving routine and critical respiratory care.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

FTE: 0.9

Expanded Work Shift: On Call

We’re pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths. What This Means for Job Seekers While our organizations are integrating, each will continue to operate separate hiring processes for the time being. That means if you’re interested in a position at Emory Healthcare, please apply through Emory Healthcare’s careers website: http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/careers. We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds. We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds.

Additional Information

Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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.

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.