Respiratory Therapist, 7:00a - 7:30p
Company: Emory
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: May 11, 2022
Job Description:
Description JOB DESCRIPTION:
- 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.
- 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: 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. 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.
Keywords: Emory, Alpharetta , Respiratory Therapist, 7:00a - 7:30p, Healthcare , Alpharetta, Georgia
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