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- Provides respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations. Performs routine ventilator and artificial airway treatments in the critical and general care areas.
- Assists physicians and performs routine and respiratory care activities as necessary.
- Administers aerosolized medications and other respiratory treatments.
- Accurately and completely documents respiratory care by following the established charting procedure.
- Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper operation and cleanliness. 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.
- 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.
- Performs related responsibilities as required
- 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/
- 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
- Graduate of a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care) accredited approved school required.
- 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)
Respiratory Therapist, Part Time - Atlanta, United States - Emory Healthcare
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Equipment and Supplies:
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.
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
Salary range $ $49. 63
The grade and salary of the position are based on qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.