Emory Healthcare·Lithonia, Georgia
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides clinical care in inpatient and outpatient settings using evidence-based practices. Key duties include managing ventilators, participating in patient rounds, and ensuring equipment is ready for emergent situations.
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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.
All levels of experience and education will be considered for this role.
Description Job Summary: This role defines the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who serves as a clinician at the clinical departments in both inpatient and outpatient areas.
Employs the use of evidence-based practice, department and service area initiatives, and grows individually as a professional.
Adheres to the Emory Behavioral Standards Adheres to the Emory Service Culture Guidelines Provides Patient and Family Centered Care Consistently meets departmental/hospital quality & safety goals.
Key Responsibility Category: Level of Competency Completes and Maintains all competencies Refers and Guides others in the use of policies and procedures in the clinical setting Assures competence to function if working in new area Assures equipment is functioning properly and is ready for emergent situations; taking items out of service and reporting failures as needed.
Key Responsibility Category: Assumption of Duties Assesses unit work and report to supervisor/charge anticipates needs Participate in patient round discussions and identifies alternate methods of therapy or mechanical ventilation Competent in clinical areas as appropriate Other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibility Category: Service Area Support Suggest modifications to care to patient care team Acquires resources not readily available Serves as a resource for ventilator management Regularly attends department meetings (75%) Regularly attends in services and educational offerings.
Key Responsibility Category: Professional Activity Partners in product evaluation and selection Reviews policies and procedures to guide practice.
Encouraged to attend one professional Local, State or National Respiratory conference every two years 10 CEUs required annually.
MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS: MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associates degree in Respiratory Care.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: New Graduate to 2 years experience JUDGEMENT: Employee may work independently under the general direction of their leader.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Currently licensed as an active Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Georgia.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Preferred membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).
Other Requirements (if applicable): BLS required ACLS required for adult critical care within 6 months of hire NRP required for Special care nursery/NICU 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.
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.
Candidates must have an Associate degree in Respiratory Care and be licensed as an active RCP in Georgia with an RRT credential. BLS is required, with ACLS and NRP certifications needed depending on the specific care unit.
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.
