Respiratory Care Practitioner II – WEO

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Description

Job Summary:

This role is designated for the RCP who has achieved RCP I expertise on the clinical, departmental and professional level.

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

Serves as a role model for peers

Key Responsibility Category: Assumption of Duties

Assesses unit work and report to supervisor/charge anticipates needs

Provides mentor level support for respiratory care practitioner I

Assists with patient care team discussions during complex patient care situations

Competent in clinical areas as appropriate

Competent and functions as a Preceptor

Must complete Preceptor course

Other duties as assigned

Competent in 1 of the following critical/specialty care areas: NICU, ICU, ECMO, CVICU, ED,CPET, Pulmonary Rehab IP(interventional pulmonary) etc.

Key Responsibility Category: Service Area Support

Encouraged to participate as a super user to department related in-services and annual skill sessions.

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

Supports the evaluation of new equipment

Reviews policies and procedures to guide practice.

Highly encouraged to attend one professional Local, State or National Respiratory conference every two years

Serves as a preceptor/mentor for RCP level 1 respiratory therapists.

15 CEU¿s Required annually

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associates degree in Respiratory Care. Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care or related science preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years or greater

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.

Active membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)

MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS:

ECMO training certification

Intubation certification

FCCS instructor

PALS certification

NRP certification

AARC Pulmonary Disease Educator

AARC Asthma Educator Certificate

AARC Pulmonary Rehabilitation certificate

Other Requirements (if applicable):

BLS required

ACLS required for adult critical care within 6 months of hire

NPS preferred if working in Special care nursery/NICU

ACCS preferred if working in Critical Care

CPFT and/or RPFT preferred if working in PFT

AE-C preferred if working in the Asthma Clinic

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.

Additional Details

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Division Emory Univ Hospital

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EUH Respiratory Therapy

Job Type Regular Part-Time

Job Number 161258

Job Category Therapy

Schedule 7p-7:30a

Standard Hours 24 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $36.75/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $43.68/Hr.

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