Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Emory Healthcare

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.

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.