Emory Healthcare · 17 hours ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner / RCP / Internal Travel Team
US-GA-Atlanta
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$0/hr - $0/hr
5+ years expEmory Healthcare is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, seeking an Internal Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to serve as a clinician in both inpatient and outpatient areas. The role involves providing respiratory care, adhering to department standards, and participating in professional development activities.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Adheres to the Emory Behavioral Standards
Adheres to the Emory Service Culture Guidelines
Provides Patient and Family Centered Care Consistently meets departmental/hospital quality & safety goals
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. Proficient in endotracheal intubation
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
Works with managers 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
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
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
Serves as a preceptor and resource to colleagues (such as lesser experienced RCPs) and strong advocate for patients/families
Maintains courteous and professional behavior at all times
Assesses assigned patients; reviews medical history, admitting diagnosis, physician's orders, nursing history, and evaluation of diagnostic data. Interviews patient and family to determine patient needs; communicates these to interdisciplinary health care team members as appropriate
Completes and maintains all competencies. Refers and guides others in the use of policies and procedures in the clinical setting
Assures competence to function if working in new area
Ensure equipment is functioning properly and is ready for emergent situations; taking items out of service and reporting failures as needed
Assesses unit work and report to supervisor/charge anticipates needs
Participate in patient round discussions and identify alternate methods of therapy or mechanical ventilation
Competent in clinical areas as appropriate other duties as assigned. Suggest modifications to care for patient care team
Acquires resources not readily available Serves as a resource for ventilator management
Regularly attends department meetings (75%). Regularly attends in services and educational offerings
Serves on unit-based committees. Following established charting procedures, documents all aspects of patient care to show progress or changes in patient's condition
Collaborates with members of the health care team to determine patient needs and needs of significant others in planning the treatment
Qualification
Required
Currently licensed as an active Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Georgia
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care
BLS, ACLS required
PALS required for pediatric care
NRP required for special care nursery/NICU within 1 year of hire
ACCS Credential for Critical Care is required within 1 year of hire
NPS Credential for NICU within 1 year of hire
CPFT or RPFT for PFT areas within 1 year of hire
AE-C Credential for Asthma Clinic within 1 year of hire
5 years of experience as a respiratory care practitioner
Preferred
Preferred membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)
Preferred experience: NICU, ICU, ECMO, CVICU, ED, inpatient, outpatient, and interventional pulmonary
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and more
Company
Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia., United States.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
Joon S Lee MD
Chief Executive Officer
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