Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Job Summary:
This role defines the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who serves as a clinician at the clinical departments in both inpatient and outpatient areas.
Employs the use of evidence-based practice department and service area initiatives and grows individually as a professional.
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

Job Duties:
Key Responsibility Category: Level of Competency
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
Assures equipment is functioning properly and is ready for emergent situations; taking items out of service and reporting failures as needed

Key Responsibility Category: Assumption of Duties
Assesses unit work and report to supervisor/charge anticipates needs
Participate in patient round discussions and identifies alternate methods of therapy or mechanical ventilation
Competent in clinical areas as appropriate
Other duties as assigned

Key Responsibility Category: Service Area Support
Suggest modifications to care to 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

Key Responsibility Category: Professional Activity
Partners in product evaluation and selection
Reviews policies and procedures to guide practice.
Encouraged to attend one professional Local State or National Respiratory conference every two years
10 CEUs required annually



Minimum Qualification:
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associates degree in Respiratory Care.


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: New Graduate to 2 years experience

JUDGEMENT:
Employee may work independently under the general direction of their leader.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
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.
Preferred membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).

Other Requirements (if applicable):
BLS required
ACLS required for adult critical care within 6 months of hire
NRP required for Special care nursery/NICU





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.