Registered Respiratory Therapist Float

Ascension•Nashville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist Float at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. The department is Respiratory Float and the schedule is PRN with a Night Shift. The therapist will assess patient needs to develop and implement precise respiratory care plans based on specific diagnoses. They will expertly manage and monitor high-level respiratory equipment and treatments, adjusting protocols based on patient outcomes. The role involves acting as a core member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing life-saving intervention during critical codes. The therapist will vigilantly monitor and document patient conditions, ensuring the medical team is informed of real-time changes. Additionally, they will empower families with the knowledge to manage health conditions and connect them with vital community support resources.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted preferred.
Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs to develop and implement precise respiratory care plans based on specific diagnoses.
Expertly manage and monitor high-level respiratory equipment and treatments, adjusting protocols based on patient outcomes.
Act as a core member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing life-saving intervention during critical codes.
Vigilantly monitor and document patient conditions, ensuring the medical team is informed of real-time changes.
Empower families with the knowledge to manage health conditions and connect them with vital community support resources.