Registered Respiratory Therapist | RRT | Germantown | PT | Night

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Germantown, TN

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for performing standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders. This role also involves performing other examinations and procedures as directed, modeling appropriate behavior aligned with MLH Mission, Vision, and Values. Working at MLH means carrying forward the mission of caring for the community and impacting patients' lives through compassion, a focus on service, and a drive for excellence.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
• Invasive and non-invasive patient contact throughout shift.
• Possible exposure to patient body fluids.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.

Nice To Haves

• Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Care
• No prior work experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy in an assigned area on patients.
• Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Performs advanced respiratory care techniques, including but not limited to: invasive pressure monitoring, including ICP, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output determinations, administration of Nitric Oxide, and other gases.
• Assists physician in insertion of catheters as needed.
• Performs arterial blood gas collection through line draws or punctures.
• Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed.
• Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
• Participates in departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Associates can grow their career caring for others.
• Recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree