Registered Respiratory Therapist / Weekend Only - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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Description



7p - 7:30a / Full-Time / 36 Hours / WEO

Emory Decatur Hospital is seeking a

Registered Respiratory Therapist

to add to their Respiratory Care team! The primary responsibilities of the

Registered Respiratory Therapist

is to provide respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations; perform routine ventilatory and artificial airway treatments in the critical and general care areas; assist 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 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.

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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.

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ACCOMODATIONS:

EHC will provide reasonable accommodationsto qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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.

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Division

_Emory Decatur Hospital_

Campus Location

_Decatur, GA, 30033_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Decatur_

Department

_DEC-Respiratory Therapy_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_135043_

Job Category

_Therapy_

Schedule

_7p-7:30a_

Standard Hours

_36 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $29.68/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $39.76/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.