Float Team/CSO Respiratory Therapist

Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here.  Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). Work Shift Night Work Day(s) Shift Start Time Shift End Time Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. Job Description Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive patient care services. To proactively support the efforts that will ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and to promote a safe environment at Children's. Will provide staffing support to Intensive Care Units, Emergency Departments and Medical/Surgical floors at Arthur M. Blank, Hughes Spalding, and Scottish Rite Hospitals. Experience 6 months of RCP experience required Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Neonatal-Pediatric Specialty credential 2 years of RCP experience preferred Education Graduation from an approved diploma or associates degree program with the RRT credentials Certification Summary Current license in the state of Georgia as a Respiratory Care Professional BLS is required within 30 days of hire PALS certification is required within one year of hire date AARC member preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable Completes mandatory education requirements as defined by unit and system by due date Maintains minimum of 15 CEU/education hours per year Job Responsibilities While clinical staff may serve a specific patient population, they have the potential to care for patients within the age population range served at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Clinical staff will have competencies that will incorporate population specific guidelines. This age population includes N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, ALL - all ages. Accesses and follows policies. Uses resources effectively to assist in maintaining budget. Participates in the PI process. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness. Participates in discharge planning. Reads clinical research and EBP articles posted on the unit and questions care as it relates to EBP. Demonstrates comprehensive assessment skills. Demonstrates rapid recognition of subtle changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional…