Emory Healthcare·Atlanta, Georgia
Supports licensed respiratory care practitioners by performing basic respiratory treatments and procedures under direct supervision. Responsibilities include administering aerosolized therapy, maintaining oxygen systems, and completing patient documentation.
The Respiratory Care Associate (RCA) is a student respiratory therapist who supports licensed respiratory care practitioners by performing basic respiratory therapy treatments and procedures. Working under the direct, immediate, and on-premises supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner, the RCA provides patient and family care and completes documentation at the most basic performance level. RCAs must be actively enrolled in, and progressing through, coursework in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
We are seeking an
RCA who will: ¿ Serve as a role model of the Emory Behavioral Standards ¿ Demonstrate and reinforce the Emory Service Culture Guidelines ¿ Deliver Patient- and Family-Centered Care ¿ Consistently meet departmental and hospital quality and safety goals
Primary duties and responsibilities: Clinical Respiratory Care (Under Direct Supervision) 1. Assist in performing aerosolized and bronchial hygiene therapy to a variety of patient care populations. 2. Demonstrate basic competency on MDI, DPI, nebulizer, and mucus clearance devices. 3. Assist with non-invasive therapy for non-acute patient care populations. 4. Perform and complete accurate documentation, including charging, within the electronic medical record. 5. Assist respiratory therapy equipment technicians with stocking, delivering and reprocessing tasks. 6. Initiate and maintain basic oxygen therapy as directed, including setup of transport oxygen systems (e.g., trach collar, Venturi mask). 7. Perform routine EKG¿s when needed. 8. Educate patients and family members of all developmental and maturational levels regarding respiratory care topics, medications, equipment and procedures. 9. Maintain a patient centered focus and strive to support the mission, goals and values of organization. 10. Demonstrate accountability and communicate to all patients/families and healthcare providers in a positive and respectful manner.
Service
Area
Support: 1. Follow departmental guidelines and immediately inform supervising respiratory practitioners of any changes in patients¿ respiratory status such as: a. Any adverse reaction to therapy b. Patients that refuse or are not available for therapy c. Patients that receive therapy > 1 hour past the scheduled time d. Oxygen saturation below 90% or below the range specified by the orders e. Acute changes in the patient¿s status f. Patients who have been discharged or transferred to another unit
Professional
Activity: 1. Review relevant policies to build a working knowledge of available resources 2. Attend at least 75% of department meetings. 3. Regularly attends in-services and educational offerings as applicable. Additional Duties as Assigned.
Must have a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program with at least one semester completed. Requires a signed competency checklist validating basic respiratory application skills.
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.
