Respiratory Care Practitioner / WEO

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We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day one Student Loan Repayment Assistance 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 Qualification: 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