Respiratory Therapist / RRT / Outpatient Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabiltation

Overview

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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.

• Participates in the program''s educational efforts, classes, and/or individual sessions
• Conducts initial assessment and orientation of new participants
• Assists in the development of individualized treatment plans with other staff members
• Effectively applies knowledge of exercise science to a population with pulmonary disease and other potential co-morbidities
• Develops and adjusts individual exercise prescription in accordance with GXT, daily patient response in rehab, and physician recommendations on a regular basis (with assistance of Exercise Physiologist)
• Supervises exercise session, monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercise
• Responsible for oximetry, heart rate, and blood pressure measurement
• Assesses participants pre, during, and post exercise, making appropriate referrals, and/or recommendations to the participant, other staff, and Medical Director

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.

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

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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.