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Overview

Where you matter as much as the work you do

Join **Emory Healthcare (EHC)** if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! **EHC** is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Description

6:45a-7:15p / PRN requirement is at least two 12-hour shifts per schedule

The **Respiratory Care Practitioner** provides respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations. Accurately and completely documents respiratory care by following the established charting procedure. Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper operation and cleanliness. 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:

+ 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.

+ ACLS and/or NRP may be required in designated departments.

Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN Salary:

+ $45.00/hour (flat rate)

+ This position is eligible for shift differentials.

At least two years of experience preferred.

+ must possess analytical problem solving, strong critical thinking and effective communication skills

+ must possess efficient time management skills

+ proficiency in conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilator management

+ willingness to learn intubation and extubation

+ willingness to learn arterial line insertions

+ proficiency in trach care and change outs

+ proficiency in blood gas acquisition and interpretation

+ proficiency in internal transports

+ proficiency in Rapid Response skills

**JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!** Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Division** _Emory Decatur Hospital_

**Campus Location** _Decatur, GA, 30033_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Decatur_

**Department** _DEC-Respiratory Therapy_

**Job Type** _PRN / Registry_

**Job Number** _147340_

**Job Category** _Therapy_

**Schedule** _6:45a-7:15p_

**Standard Hours** _4 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $0.00/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $0.00/Hr._

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.