Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Atlanta, United States Emory Healthcare Full time

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

* Provides respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations.
* Performs routine ventilator and artificial airway treatments in the critical and general care areas.
* Assists physicians and performs routine and respiratory care activities as necessary.
* Administers aerosolized medications and other respiratory treatments.
* Accurately and completely documents respiratory care by following the established charting procedure.
* Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper operation and cleanliness.
* Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
* Practices universal and/or specialized precautions in the daily cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
* May conduct in-service educational programs related to the provision of respiratory care.
* Performs related responsibilities as required. Equipment and Supplies: Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness; performs minor repairs to correct malfunctions.
* Professional Development: Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
* Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
* Reporting/Data Management: Accurately and completely documents respiratory care by following the established charting procedure to show the patient's progress or any changes in the patient's condition.
* Safety, Security and Health: Practices universal and/or specialized precautions in the daily cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
* Staff Resource: May conduct in-service educational programs related to the provision of respiratory care. 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.

Salary $28.54 - $49.63

* The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each levels relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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