Registered Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. Job Summary and Responsibilities PRN As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.
Requirements
- Associates Of Science Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program and less than 1 year Six (6) to twelve (12) months’ experience in Respiratory Care or other related field, upon hire
- Respiratory Care Practitioner: TN, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 30 Days
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, within 12 - months
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 30 Days
Responsibilities
- Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
- Provides respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical/ surgical conditions
- Performing/assisting insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
- Performing timely and accurate documentation with the idea of real time charting.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement
- Educating and counseling patients, family members, and caregivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
