At Emory Healthcare, we integrate science and caring to change the face of health care. Our team members are courageous individuals who are willing to challenge the status quo and help find solutions to complex problems. We’re empowered to influence change for, and with, our patients, their families, the community and each other.

As one of the leading academic medical systems, we’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations.
• Performs routine ventilatory and artificial airway treatments in the critical and general care areas.
• Assists physicians and performs routine respiratory care activities as necessary.
• Administers aerosolized medications and other respiratory treatments.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness; performs minor repairs to correct malfunctions.
• 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.
• 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. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an AMA school.
• Eligible to take the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Exam.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) by the state of Georgia.
• BLS certification required.

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.