Emory Healthcare·Scottdale, Georgia
Provide respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations, including performing ventilator and artificial airway treatments. Responsibilities also include accurate charting of care and maintaining respiratory equipment cleanliness and operation.
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Description We're seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to continue the growth of our Respiratory Care team at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
As part of our team you will be responsible for providing respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations.
You will perform routine ventilator and artificial airway treatments in critical and general care areas.
You will assists physicians and perform routine and respiratory care activities as necessary.
In addition to hands on patient care, Respiratory Therapists are required to accurately and completely document respiratory care by following the established charting procedure.
You will select, assemble and check respiratory care equipment for proper operation and cleanliness.
You will work with management to formulate plans for professional development.
Day/Evening shift- 6:45a-7:15p
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) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required. 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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Must be a graduate of a CoARC accredited school and a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certified by the NBRC. Requires a Georgia state license as a Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Market context
In Georgia, allied-health employers commonly seek Registered Respiratory Therapists for hospitals, emergency care, and other acute settings, so roles can be competitive when they require active state licensure and multiple life-support certifications. Candidates with an accredited respiratory care degree, Georgia RRT license, and BCLS, ACLS, and PALS are often better aligned with posted requirements. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; verify your current certifications and licensure before applying.