Emory Looking for Respiratory Therapist, RRT, NICU, WEO at Johns Creek Full Time

Position:  Respiratory Therapist, RRT, NICU, WEO,
Description

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 aerolized medications and other respiratory treatments.
• Performs other related duties 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 ges 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/ be required in designated departments.

  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.