Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the provision of all routine and critical Respiratory Care and diagnostic studies for the patients of EMH based on scientific principles and guided by the established policies and procedures. Proficient in specialty areas as appropriate. Population served: geriatric, adult, adolescent, infant and pediatric.

• Must hold valid license as a RCP, CRT or RRT issued by the Composite Medical Board of Georgia. Graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Current GA Licensure.
• Current BLS; ACLS & PALS certification required.
• Must have computer literacy, good communication skills, both verbal and written. Experience preferred.

• Ability to sit 2-3 hours, stand or walk 9 hours. Bending, reaching, twisting. Assist with lifting patients and equipment (may be over 100 pounds). Lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Push or pull equipment (may be over 100 pounds). Motor coordination and manual dexterity to include precision, speed work and sensory perception. Marginal Functions:
  Kneeling, squatting, typing.
• Talking, hearing, visual acuity. Mental acuity with decision making. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable the applicant to adequately fulfill the requirements of this position.
• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned;
  Reading, writing and basic math knowledge. Computer skills a plus.
• External and internal applicants who are/become disabled, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities with unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.

Class 1:
Job in which all employees have occupations exposure.

Up to 90 days to perform proficiently all essential position responsibilities. The first ninety (90) days this position is assumed is considered the probationary/introductory period, for which the employee is subject to continuous review.